scholarly journals Parental sleep quality and behavior problems of children with autism

Autism ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iulia Mihaila ◽  
Sigan L Hartley
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Night Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Previous Night

This study explored the impact of parental sleep quality on the experience of behavior problems by children with autism spectrum disorder. A 14-day daily diary was used in a sample of 176 mother–father couples. Dyadic multilevel models were conducted to examine the between-person and within-person effects of previous-night sleep quality on parents’ rating of level of behavior problems by the child with autism spectrum disorder and level of positive and negative affect. Results indicated that persistently poor sleep quality was associated with between-person differences in initial rating of level of behavior problems by the child with autism spectrum disorder for mothers. At a within-person level, previous-night sleep quality moderated the association between rating of level of behavior problems by the child with autism spectrum disorder and level of positive and negative affect in fathers. Child-related stressors exerted less influence on fathers’ affect following a day with poor sleep quality. Interventions aimed at enhancing sleep quality in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder may have important effects on parental psychological well-being.

Impact of personal and social resources on parenting stress in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anat Zaidman-Zait ◽  
Pat Mirenda ◽  
Eric Duku ◽  
Tracy Vaillancourt ◽  
Isabel M Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Family Dysfunction ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

This study examined the longitudinal associations between child behavior problems, coping strategies, social resources, and parenting stress in mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants were 283 mothers who completed self- and child-report measures at the time of diagnosis and 2 years later. Hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to predict overall parenting stress. At diagnosis, the final model indicated that high levels of social support and mothers’ use of active engaged coping strategies were associated with lower levels of parenting stress. Conversely, high levels of child externalizing behavior problems, family dysfunction, and mothers’ use of disengaged coping strategies were associated with higher parenting stress. Two years later, high levels of parenting stress at diagnosis predicted increased parenting stress. In addition, high or increasing levels of social support predicted a decrease in parenting stress, while high or increasing levels of family dysfunction predicted increased stress. Finally, increased use of disengaged coping strategies and decreased use of active coping strategies over time predicted higher levels of parenting stress. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for the provision of targeted supports that are designed to enhance the personal and social resources available to mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder.

scholarly journals Rasch Analysis of the Korean-Child Behavior Checklist (K-CBCL) to Assess Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110407
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Park ◽  
Hyojeong Seo ◽  
Kwang-Sun Cho Blair ◽  
Min-Chae Kang
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Child Behavior ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Item Fit

This study examined the validity of the Korean version of the Child Behavior Checklist (K-CBCL) with 180 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in South Korea. Rasch analysis was applied to examine item fit, item difficulty, suitability of the response scale, and person and item separation indices of the K-CBCL. The results indicated that, with the exception of six out of the 119 items, the K-CBCL had a good item fit. Suitability of the rating scale was supported. Both Attention Problems and Aggressive Behavior factors differentiated two strata of behavior problems of children with ASD, whereas six other factors only captured one stratum of behavior problems. The item separation index indicated that the items were distributed well with high reliability. We demonstrated that statistical item analysis with the Rasch model could provide valuable information related to psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Sympathetic Under-Arousal and Externalizing Behavior Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 895-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason K. Baker ◽  
Rachel M. Fenning ◽  
Stephen A. Erath ◽  
Brian R. Baucom ◽  
Jacquelyn Moffitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Externalizing Behavior Problems ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

scholarly journals Exploring sleep quality of young children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia R. Johnson ◽  
Tristram Smith ◽  
Alexandra DeMand ◽  
Luc Lecavalier ◽  
Victoria Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Disruptive Behaviors ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children With Autism

Examining the impact of physical activity on sleep quality and executive functions in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Autism ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 1699-1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choi Yeung Andy Tse ◽  
Hong Paul Lee ◽  
Ka Shing Kevin Chan ◽  
Veronica Bordes Edgar ◽  
Alison Wilkinson-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sleep Onset Latency ◽  
The Impact

Sleep disturbance and executive dysfunction have been widely reported in children with autism spectrum disorder. While the positive impacts of physical activity on sleep quality and cognition are documented in children with typical development, similar studies in children with autism spectrum disorder are scarce. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of physical activity on sleep quality and cognition in children with autism spectrum disorder. A total of 40 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (mean age = 9.95 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: physical activity intervention and control. Four sleep parameters (sleep efficiency, sleep onset latency, sleep duration, and wake after sleep onset) and two executive functions (inhibition control and working memory) were assessed. Results revealed a significant improvement in sleep efficiency, sleep onset latency, and sleep duration in the intervention group but not in the control group during weekdays. Moreover, a significant improvement in inhibitory control was shown in the intervention group but not in the control group. No significant improvement in working memory capacity was documented in either group ( ps > 0.05). Our findings highlight the value of physical activity in improving sleep quality and cognition among children with autism spectrum disorder, but specific physical activity may be required to benefit individual executive functions.

scholarly journals Weighted Blankets and Sleep Quality in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Single-Subject Design

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Bryan M. Gee ◽  
Kimberly Lloyd ◽  
Jesse Sutton ◽  
Tyler McOmber
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Design ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Subject Design

The purpose of the study was to explore the efficacy of weighted blanket applications and sleep quality in children with autism spectrum disorder and behavioral manifestations of sensory processing deficits. Two 4-year-old participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who also experienced sleep disturbances took part in a single-subject design study. Objective sleep measures and caregiver surveys were tracked for a baseline period of eight days, followed by a 14-day weighted blanket intervention and a seven-day withdrawal phase. Caregiver reports and objective data were evaluated using visual analysis and the percentage of non-overlapping data methods. The results suggest minimal changes in sleep patterns as a result of the weighted blanket intervention. The findings based on using a weighted blanket intervention were enhanced morning mood after night use and a significantly decreased time to fall asleep for participants, though they were not strong enough to recommend for clinical use. Future directions include single-subject and cohort-designed studies exploring the efficacy of weighted blankets with increasing sleep quality among children with autism.

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