Parenting behaviours among mothers of pre-schoolers on the autism spectrum: Associations with parenting stress and children’s externalising behaviour problems

2022 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 101901
Author(s):  
Melinda Madarevic ◽  
Lotte van Esch ◽  
Greet Lambrechts ◽  
Eva Ceulemans ◽  
Karla Van Leeuwen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Parenting Behaviours

scholarly journals Mothers of pre-schoolers with ASD: Parenting behaviours, parenting stress, and externalising behaviour problems

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Madarevic ◽  
Lotte van Esch ◽  
Greet Lambrechts ◽  
Karla Van Leeuwen ◽  
Ilse Noens
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Group Management ◽  
Parent Role ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Parenting Behaviours ◽  
Parenting Behaviour

BACKGROUND Pre-school age can be a stressful time for parents of a young child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early ASD signs may become more pronounced and cause further concern, and parents may have to cope with the recent ASD diagnosis and the start of intervention services. Not surprisingly, parents of autistic pre-schoolers experience increased parenting stress (i.e., stress related to the parent role), compared with parents of pre-schoolers without ASD. METHOD 42 mothers of pre-schoolers with and without autism were observed during mother-child interaction and completed parenting behaviour questionnaires. Spearman correlations between all variables were calculated for the ASD group and the non-ASD group separately, and Linear Mixed Models were built to investigate whether parenting stress and externalising behaviour problems were similarly associated to parenting behaviours in the two groups. RESULTS Mothers of autistic pre-schoolers reported more parenting stress and more externalising behaviour problems, demonstrated fewer sensitive and more negative behaviours, and reported less stimulation of their child’s development, compared with mothers in the non-ASD group. In both groups, externalising behaviour problems were associated with negativity during observation, and parenting stress predicted reported autonomy support. CONCLUSIONS Our findings may suggest that mothers of autistic pre-schoolers are still experimenting with tuning their parenting behaviour to their child’s needs. Moreover, the association between externalising behaviour problems and negativity prompts the idea of a coercive cycle. As we found that mothers in the ASD group reported more externalising behaviour problems than mothers in the non-ASD group, management of challenging behaviour seems crucial.

scholarly journals Relationship between perceived limit-setting abilities, autism spectrum disorder severity, behaviour problems and parenting stress in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 952-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Reed ◽  
Jessie Howse ◽  
Ben Ho ◽  
Lisa A Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Limit Setting ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Relationship

Parenting stress in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is high and impacts perceptions about parenting. This study examined the relationship between parenting stress and observer-perceived limit-setting ability. Participants’ perceptions of other parents’ limit-setting ability were assessed by showing participants video clips of parenting behaviours. Mothers of 93 children with autism spectrum disorder completed an online survey regarding the severity of their own child’s autism spectrum disorder (Social Communication Questionnaire), their child’s behaviour problems (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and their own levels of parenting stress (Questionnaire on Resources and Stress). They were shown five videos of other parents interacting with children with autism spectrum disorder and were asked to rate the limit-setting abilities observed in each video using the Parent–Child Relationship Inventory. Higher parenting stress negatively related to judgements about others’ limit-setting skills. This mirrors the literature regarding the relationship between self-reported parenting stress and rating child behaviour more negatively. It suggests that stress negatively impacts a wide range of judgements and implies that caution may be required when interpreting the results of studies in which parenting skills are assessed by self-report.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, comorbid psychopathology, behaviour problems and gastrointestinal symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Geraldine Leader ◽  
Roisín Moore ◽  
June L. Chen ◽  
Aoife Caher ◽  
Sophia Arndt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Comorbid Psychopathology

Abstract Objectives: The study aims to investigate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, comorbid psychopathology and behaviour problems in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: Parents of 147 children and adolescents with ASD aged 6–18 years completed the Conners 3 Parent-Short Form, Gastrointestinal Symptom Inventory, Behavior Problems Inventory-Short Form and Autism Spectrum Disorder-Comorbid for Children. Results: Fifty-six per cent of children and adolescents had a comorbid diagnosis of ADHD, yet over 70% presented with clinically significant ADHD symptoms. Forty per cent of participants received a diagnosis of ADHD before ASD and 25.6% received a diagnosis of ASD first. Relationships were found between ADHD symptoms and comorbid psychopathology, GI symptoms, and behaviour problems. Conclusions: The outcomes suggest that ADHD is being underestimated as a comorbid disorder of ASD. This may have implications on treatment and interventions for children and adolescents who have a diagnosis of both ASD and ADHD.

Parent stress and coping trajectories in Hispanic and non-Hispanic families of children at risk of autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110016
Author(s):  
Emily J Hickey ◽  
Michelle Stransky ◽  
Jocelyn Kuhn ◽  
Jessica E Rosenberg ◽  
Howard J Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Family Impact ◽  
Hispanic Parents ◽  
Hispanic Families ◽  
Parent Experiences ◽  
Over Time

Significant disparities exist between Hispanic and non-Hispanic families in time-to-diagnosis among children identified as at risk of autism spectrum disorder; yet, little is known about parent experiences throughout the diagnostic process that may contribute to or help explain these disparities. The current study examined longitudinal trajectories of parenting stress, coping, and perceived family impact during the autism spectrum disorder diagnostic process among an ethnically and racially diverse low-income, urban sample, allowing for comparisons between Hispanic and non-Hispanic families. Hispanic families reported lower levels of parenting stress (χ2 = 5.35(1), p = 0.021), avoidant (χ2 = 9.66(1), p = 0.002) and approach (χ2 = 8.61(1), p = 0.003) coping, and negative family impact (χ2 = 5.39(1), p = 0.020) across time (main effects) compared with non-Hispanic families. Furthermore, there were differences in the change in use (Time Period × Ethnicity interaction effects) of both avoidant (χ2 = 10.80(3), p = 0.013) and approach (χ2 = 11.57(3), p = 0.009) coping, as well as negative family impact (χ2 = 9.81(3), p = 0.020), between Hispanic and non-Hispanic parents over time. These differences begin to shed light on the unique experiences of Hispanic parents. Because of the strengths that Hispanic families demonstrate, interventions that leverage those strengths and focus on education, empowerment, and resilience might be particularly beneficial for Hispanic families and may also better inform work to increase resilience in non-Hispanic families. Lay abstract Little is known about parent experiences throughout the diagnostic process for autism or how these parent experiences may help explain the disparities that exist between Hispanic and non-Hispanic families in time-to-diagnosis among children identified as at risk for autism. The current study examined trajectories of parenting stress, coping, and perceived family impact over time, throughout the autism diagnostic process among Hispanic and non-Hispanic families. Hispanic families reported lower levels of parenting stress, coping, and negative family impact across time. Further, there were differences in the change in use of coping and the amount of negative family impact reported between Hispanic and non-Hispanic parents over time. These differences shed light on the unique experiences and strengths of Hispanic families demonstrate. Interventions that leverage those strengths and focus on education, empowerment, and resilience might be particularly beneficial for Hispanic families and may also better inform work to increase resilience.

Autisme binnen de opvoeding

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Bailly ◽  
Jorieke Duvekot ◽  
Kirstin Greaves-Lord ◽  
Leontine ten Hoopen
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Partner Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Psychiatric Problems ◽  
Relevant Covariates

This study investigates the relationship between the perceived stress of parents with a child with (characteristics of) an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the degree of ASD characteristics within parents. Data from 222 children (mean age 7.8 years) and their primary caregivers, previously collected as part of the Social Spectrum Study, were analyzed. Linear regression analyses were used to investigate the association between experienced parenting stress and the influence of parents’ own ASD characteristics, taking into account relevant covariates. This study shows that the experienced parenting stress does not show a significant relationship with the ASD characteristics of parents when relevant covariates (such as own psychiatric problems, ASD characteristics of the child and the partner relationship) are added. This study finds indications that parenting stress in parents of children with ASD appears to be more strongly related to their general perceived psychopathology than to their specific ASD characteristics. Further replication is warranted, and we advise research into interventions for parents that possibly prevent (further) stress associated with raising a child with ASD (characteristics).

The Role of Child Problem Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Symptoms and Parenting Stress: A Primary School-Based Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 857-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Queenie K. Y. Siu ◽  
Huso Yi ◽  
Randolph C. H. Chan ◽  
Floria H. N. Chio ◽  
Dorothy F. Y. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
School Based ◽  
Child Problem Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum Symptoms
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