Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Parent-Child Relationship in Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2022 ◽  
pp. 110-126
Author(s):  
Kamlam Gopalkrishnan Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Relationship Importance ◽  
Parent Child

Mindfulness has been noticed in the domain of psychology and neuroscience for the last two decades. With the plethora of studies based on interventional benefits of mindfulness-based techniques in various populations, the present review assesses if parent-child relationship studies effectively use mindfulness-based interventions on parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The children are in the age group of below 5 years. The aspects of ASD, mindfulness techniques, and parent-child relationship importance are explored, albeit briefly. One study could be reviewed and was assessed for its treatment fidelity. The conclusion was based on the need to conduct more mindfulness-based intervention studies for the parent population of children in the younger ages and with ASD. This review recommends such replication of studies on the parents of the Indian subcontinent as well.

scholarly journals The thorn in the dyad: A vision on parent-child relationship in autism spectrum disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Del Bianco ◽  
Yagmur Ozturk ◽  
Ilaria Basadonne ◽  
Noemi Mazzoni ◽  
Paola Venuti
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Communication Impairment ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Parent Child

Parents and children form a family: their characteristics balance personal and family well-being with healthy levels of stress. Research on parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) demonstrated that higher levels of parental stress are associated with communication impairment, a core symptom of ASD. The aim of this article is to discuss the connection between non-verbal communication impairment and parental psychological distress, in families with children with ASD. The interaction between atypical communication and distress of parents likely determines a cascade effect on the parent-child dyad; in fact, it decreases the quality and frequency of interactions, preventing the establishment of a healthy parent-child relationship and leading to a series of collateral problems. To this perspective, guiding the parents to reframe their children’s atypical communicative behaviour can relieve parental stress and re-program the interactional routine. This observation stresses the importance of interventions centred on the dyad, especially during early development and soon after the diagnosis, when the communicative impairment may be extremely severe.

scholarly journals Parent perceptions of participation in a parent-mediated communication-focussed intervention with their young child with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 2129-2141
Author(s):  
Kathy Leadbitter ◽  
Wendy Macdonald ◽  
Carol Taylor ◽  
Karen Leneh Buckle ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Parent Child Communication ◽  
Young Children With Autism ◽  
Parent Child

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy is a parent-mediated, video-aided, communication-focussed intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder. It has been shown in a UK randomised controlled trial to lead to improvements in parent–child communication and family quality of life, together with a sustained reduction in child autism symptom severity. This qualitative study examined parental perceptions of their participation in Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy within the context of the randomised controlled trial. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 18 parents within 12 months of completion of the therapy. The thematic analysis provides insights into parents’ hopes, expectations, and learning processes when working with Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy therapists and carrying out daily practice in the home. Parents reported positive changes in their interaction and relationship with their child and improvements to their child’s communication and interaction. Some also highlighted poignant realisations and emotional challenges associated with taking part in this post-diagnostic therapy. Practical difficulties were also emphasised. Implications for the clinical practice of parent-mediated interventions with young children with autism spectrum disorder are discussed. Lay abstract Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy is an intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder that focuses on parent–child communication. In Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy, the therapist and parent watch videos of the parent and child playing together. The therapist coaches the parent to carefully observe the child’s communication and to interact with their child in a more sensitive and responsive way. Parents are encouraged to use the strategies with their child at home. Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy has been shown to lead to long-term improvements in parent–child communication and family quality of life. This study aimed to explore parents’ perceptions of their participation in Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy. Interviews were carried out by an independent researcher with 18 parents. Parents discussed the learning processes they went through when working with Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy therapists and carrying out home practice. Some parents described initial doubts about the approach and hesitations about being videoed and analysing video material. In time, most parents came to really value the therapy and their relationship with the therapist. They reported positive changes in their interaction and relationship with their child and improvements to their child’s communication and interaction. Some also highlighted poignant realisations and emotional challenges associated with taking part in this post-diagnosis therapy. Practical difficulties were also emphasised, including the time commitment, accessibility of therapy venues and difficulties in occupying the child during therapist–parent discussion. Implications for the clinical practice of parent-mediated interventions are discussed.

scholarly journals Making space for positive constructions of the mother-child relationship : the voices of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Charles
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Oral History Interviews ◽  
Mother Child Relationship

Unlike most research that employs attachment theory and ideologies of good mothering, this study takes a feminist theoretical perspective in order to explore positive aspects of the mother-child relationship, as described by mothers of children on the autism spectrum. Qualitative oral history interviews were conducted with five mothers of children diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in Toronto and York Region of Ontario. Four themes emerged from the data analysis: building a bond through learning and growth of the self; "you will grow with them and your love will grow"; "find support where you can from people who will understand", and all I want is the best for my child's future. The findings from this study indicate that mothers of children on the autism spectrum can experience their mother-child relationship as a positive bond, one that develops as result of the mothers' self reflection and growth, which they in turn attribute to the influence of their children, and give this bond back to their children through their mothering practices. The findings of this research study help to make the case that the scope of intervention services must be broadened to focus on facilitating, and acknowledging the positive side of the mother-child relationship amongst families of children on the autism spectrum.

The Influence of Parent-Child Relationships on the Communication Development of Primary School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Е. Черенева ◽  
E. Chereneva ◽  
Н. Елтышева ◽  
N. Eltysheva ◽  
О. Беляева ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

The problem of providing psychological and pedagogical assistance to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families has recently been extremely urgent. ASDs are a group of pervasive developmental disorders, the main manifestations of then are the lack of ability to social interaction, communication disorders and stereotyped behavior. With the recognized practical and theoretical significance of the study of the communicative sphere and the abundance of serious studies devoted to this topic, the problem of studying the communicative characteristics of children with autism, as is well known, still remains poorly understood. The article presents the results of scientific research in the field of developmental and clinical psychology: the mechanisms of formation of communication in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a comprehensive study of the influence of parent-child relationships on the communication's development of primary school children with autism spectrum disorders. According to the results of studies of the influence of parent-child relations on the development of communication in primary school children with ASD, the diagnostic complex for the study of communication in primary school children with ASD and styles of parent-child relationships in families raising children of this category was offered. Practical psychologists can use the results of the study during work with children with ASD and their families. The purpose of the article is to present the results of the study of the influence of parent-child relationships on the communication's development of primary school children with autism spectrum disorder.

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