Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects the development of literacy and language-related skills, unrelated to intellectual ability. While the impact of parenting an individual with dyslexia (IWD) for married parents has been widely studied, little is known about the impact on single parents. This study explored the lived experiences of single parents of an IWD. Six female participants completed semi-structured interviews discussing their experience of the diagnostic process, support received and general parenting perspectives. Interview transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three main themes were identified: Navigating the diagnosis; Various levels of support; Battling Misconceptions and Lack of Knowledge. Findings suggested that single parents had a mixed experience, both after receiving the diagnosis and in terms of the support they received from family and schools. Differences in the quality of statutory support were highlighted, implicating the need for improved dyslexia support in schools. Unique challenges of parenting an IWD as a single parent were also identified, highlighting important implications. Future research should explore differences in single fathers' experiences and the impact of dyslexia comorbidities on single parents.

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养育患有阅读障碍的孩子的经历——英国单亲家长的视角

阅读障碍是一种特定的学习困难，影响读写能力和语言相关技能的发展，与智力无关。虽然抚养患有阅读障碍（IWD）的人对已婚父母的影响已被广泛研究，但对于单亲父母的影响却知之甚少。这项研究探讨了 IWD 单亲父母的生活经历。六名女性参与者完成了半结构化访谈，讨论了她们的诊断过程经验、获得的支持以及一般育儿观点。使用解释现象学分析对访谈记录进行了分析。确定了三个主题： 指导诊断；各种级别的支持；与误解和缺乏知识作斗争。调查结果表明，单亲父母在收到诊断后以及从家庭和学校获得的支持方面都有不同的经历。法定支持质量的差异受到强调，这意味着需要改善学校的阅读障碍支持。还确定了作为单亲父母养育 IWD 的独特挑战，强调了重要的影响。未来的研究应该探讨单亲父亲经历的差异以及阅读障碍合并症对单亲父母的影响。