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Parental Relationship Status and Age at Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis of Their Child
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Kalb, Luther G.; Holingue, Calliope; Pfeiffer, Danika; Reetzke, Rachel; Dillon, Emily; Azad, Gazi; Freedman, Brian; Landa, Rebecca – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
A reliable autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis can occur as early as 18 months; however, the average age at diagnosis in the United States is over 2 years later. While there are numerous well-known barriers to seeking an ASD diagnosis, no research has examined if separation between a child's biological parents affects timing of ASD diagnosis…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Child Relationship, Age Differences
Parenting Stress in Autism Spectrum Disorder May Account for Discrepancies in Parent and Clinician Ratings of Child Functioning
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Schwartzman, Jessica M.; Hardan, Antonio Y.; Gengoux, Grace W. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Elevated parenting stress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder is well-documented; however, there is limited information about variability in parenting stress and relationships with parent ratings of child functioning. The aim of this study was to explore profiles of parenting stress among 100 parents of young children with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Stress Variables, Child Rearing
Comparison of Mental Health, Well-Being and Parenting Sense of Competency among Australian and South-East Asian Parents of Autistic Children Accessing Early Intervention in Australia
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Smith, Jodie; Sulek, Rhylee; Abdullahi, Ifrah; Green, Cherie C.; Bent, Catherine A.; Dissanayake, Cheryl; Hudry, Kristelle – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Parents from individualist cultures (those focused on autonomy of individuals; that is, Australian) may view their autistic children differently compared to parents from collectivist cultures (where community needs are valued over an individual's, that is, South-East Asian cultures). As most research on autism and parenting has been undertaken in…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Competence, Child Caregivers, Parents
Understanding the Impact of Adaptations to a Parent-Mediated Intervention on Parents' Ratings of Perceived Barriers, Program Attributes, and Intent to Use
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Pickard, Katherine; Rowless, Seth; Ingersoll, Brooke – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
Within the autism spectrum disorder field, rates of attrition in parent-mediated interventions have highlighted the need to engage families around improving the delivery of these services. The primary goal of this study was to approximate the impact of adaptations to an evidence-based, parent-mediated intervention, Project ImPACT (Improving…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Role, Intervention
Remembering Parents in Parent-Mediated Early Intervention: An Approach to Examining Impact on Parents and Families
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Wainer, Allison L.; Hepburn, Susan; McMahon Griffith, Elizabeth – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
The goal of this review is to advance the discussion regarding meaningful outcomes of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder. The rapid growth in the development and evaluation of early intervention approaches for autism spectrum disorder includes both therapist-driven and parent-mediated interventions. The majority of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Young Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The Autism MEAL Plan: A Parent-Training Curriculum to Manage Eating Aversions and Low Intake among Children with Autism
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Sharp, William G.; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Jaquess, David L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Feeding problems represent a frequent concern reported by caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders, and growing evidence suggests atypical patterns of intake may place this population at risk of nutritional and/or related medical issues, including chronic vitamin and mineral deficiencies, poor bone growth, and obesity. This…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parents, Food
Relationship Satisfaction, Parenting Stress, and Depression in Mothers of Children with Autism
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Weitlauf, Amy S.; Vehorn, Alison C.; Taylor, Julie L.; Warren, Zachary E. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Mothers of children with autism report higher levels of depression than mothers of children with other developmental disabilities. We explored the relations between child characteristics of diagnostic severity and problem behaviors, parenting stress, relationship quality, and depressive symptoms in 70 mothers of young children with autism. We…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Child Rearing, Stress Variables, Mothers
Brief Report: Service Implementation and Maternal Distress Surrounding Evaluation Recommendations for Young Children Diagnosed with Autism
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Warren, Zachary; Vehorn, Alison; Dohrmann, Elizabeth; Newsom, Cassandra; Taylor, Julie Lounds – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2013
There is limited evidence surrounding the ability of families of children with autism spectrum disorders to access and implement recommended interventions following diagnosis. The distress a family may encounter with regard to inability to access recommended services is also poorly understood. In this study, we present preliminary data regarding…
Descriptors: Mothers, Stress Variables, Evaluation, Young Children