Financial Planning for Families with Children with Autism

Background: Telehealth is useful for both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and treatment, but studies with a direct comparison between teletherapy and traditional in-person therapy are limited. Methods: This randomized control trial—ISRCTN (International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number) primary clinical trial registry ID ISRCTN15312724—was aimed at comparing the effect of a tele-assisted and in-person intervention based on a behavioral intervention protocol for families with children affected by ASDs. Forty-two parents with children with autism (30 months to 10 years old) were randomly assigned to 12 sessions of an applied behavioral analysis (ABA) intervention implemented in an individual and group setting, either with or without the inclusion of tele-assistance. Pre- and postintervention assessments were conducted using the Home Situation Questionnaire (HSQ-ASD) and the Parental Stress Index (PSI/SF). Results: Substantial improvements in the perception and management of children’s behavior by parents, as well as in the influence of a reduction in parent stress levels on said children’s behavior through the use of a tele-assisted intervention, were obtained. Conclusions: This randomized controlled trial demonstrates the evidence-based potential for telehealth to improve treatment of ASDs.

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Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Parent-Mediated In-Home Feeding Intervention for Families With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.2020.74s1-po5127 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 74 (4_Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 7411515399p1

Author(s):

Karla Ausderau ◽

Shannon Kant ◽

Jessica Muesbeck ◽

Libby Hladik ◽

Holly Romaniak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Families With Children

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31.1 THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.jaac.2021.07.731 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 60 (10) ◽

pp. S305

Author(s):

Emily Feinberg

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Well Being ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Families With Children ◽

The Impact

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Study of Marital Satisfaction in Autistic Families

Autism and Developmental Disorders ◽

10.17759/autdd.2020180204 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 21-31

Author(s):

A.M. Ghahjavarestani ◽

M. Badia ◽

J.M.S. Gavaldà

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Marital Satisfaction ◽

Family Functioning ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Marital Relationships ◽

Satisfaction Scale ◽

Marital Relations ◽

Families With Children

The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of marital relations and family performance in parents of children with autism in 110 different questions. In this test, the coefficient was examined on 10 scales in 8 items. 51 families with at least one child with autism in Iran was tested. To assess the quality of marital relationships, marital adjustment, and family functioning, all parents completed the AMSS (Afrooz Marital Satisfaction Scale) questionnaire. The study, which looked at families' satisfaction with autism, found that there was a significant relationship between the quality of marital relationships and mental health in families with children with autism, based on all our hypotheses. This study and other similar studies show that families need ongoing programs. These programs include identifying, finding solutions, and providing direct advice to families. In this program, we will see a reduction in stress and conflict among families with autism, a correct and thoughtful approach to family members, and people with autism. This program should be done in groups and separately in autism centers and other psychological and counseling offices.

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The Experience of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-46426/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

China Parenteau ◽

Stephen Bent ◽

Bushra Hossain ◽

Yingtong Chen ◽

Felicia Widjaja ◽

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Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Social Situations ◽

E Learning ◽

Families With Children ◽

Direct Feedback ◽

Level 2

Abstract Families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a unique set of challenges with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place related to a diverse set of issues, including explaining COVID-19 and safety precautions in a comprehensible way, building structure in home for e-learning to take place, and guiding children back into social situations and the community. We sought to obtain direct feedback through semi-structured interviews from fifteen parents of children and adolescents from a non-public school for children with level 2 and 3 ASD to both develop an initial guide for families, teachers and clinicians caring for children with ASD and to create awareness in the community about the challenges presented by COVID-19 and shelter-in-place.

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Military Families with Children with Autism

Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102205-1 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Jennifer M. D. Kremkow

Keyword(s):

Military Families ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Families With Children

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Difficulties and factors influencing purchase decision. The perspective of families with children with autism spectrum disorders on a gluten-free and casein-free diet. Preliminary study

Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny ◽

10.32394/rpzh.2020.0122 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 321-328

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Sugar Content ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Purchase Decision ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Product Composition ◽

Spectrum Disorders ◽

Families With Children

Background. Gluten-free and casein-free diet is frequently used in the support of therapy of children with autism spectrum disorders. In addition, many parents restrict the consumption of simple sugars for their children. Objective. The aim of this paper was to understand factors influencing purchase decision in case of family with children with autism spectrum disorders on gluten-free and/or casein-free and/or sugar-free diet and the difficulties associated with this type of nutrition. Material and methods. The study covered a group of 40 families with children with autism spectrum disorders (32 boys and 8 girls) aged 3 to 10 years. Data were collected with questionnaire included questions concerning overall characteristics of caregivers, availability of foods used in the special diet, factors affecting decision on the purchase of products, difficulties in maintaining the child nutrition method. Results. The factors having strongest impact on parents’ decisions on the purchase of products were product composition, presence of a certificate confirming the absence of gluten and/or milk and taste values. Exclusion diet constituted a considerable obstruction for traveling, social gatherings and resulted in conflicts with family and the environment. The limited range of healthy gluten-free, casein-free and sugar-free foods, low taste quality and unsatisfactory quality impeded purchase and preparation of varied meals. Conclusions. The surveyed parents were aware consumers, paying attention primarily to product composition and safety. The respondents were looking for healthy, organic and nutritionally valuable products with low sugar content. Further development of the gluten/casein/ sugar free products market may considerably improve certain aspects of family’s life with children with autism spectrum disorders.

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