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Jolynn L Haney1, Linda Houser2, Jennifer A Cullen2
1Center for Social Work Education, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA, 19013, USA. jlhaney@widener.edu.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|September 3, 2017
Summary
Parental perceptions of autism significantly impact a child's emotional and behavioral challenges. Understanding these views is key for effective autism support services and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Emotional and behavioral difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pose significant challenges for families.
- Accessing appropriate treatment interventions is often hindered by these difficulties.
- Parental perceptions surrounding autism can influence their reporting and experience of these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between parental perceptions of autism and reported child emotional and behavioral problems.
- To identify specific parental beliefs and experiences linked to increased child difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2011 Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services.
- Employed ordinal logistic regression models to analyze the relationship between variables.
- Focused on parental attributions, emotional responses, and perceived burden of autism.
Main Results:
- Parents attributing autism to environmental factors reported more child emotional and behavioral problems.
- Parental emotional upset or confusion regarding autism was associated with higher reports of child difficulties.
- Perceiving autism as pervasive or burdensome correlated with clinically significant child emotional and behavioral issues.
Conclusions:
- Parental perceptions are a critical factor in understanding and addressing emotional and behavioral challenges in children with autism.
- Interventions and support services should incorporate an understanding of parental views on autism.
- Future research should explore how to effectively integrate parental perceptions into therapeutic strategies.
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