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Parenting behavior and the development of children with autism spectrum disorder

Judith A Crowell1, Jennifer Keluskar1, Amanda Gorecki1

  • 1Stony Brook University, United States of America.

Comprehensive Psychiatry
|January 19, 2019
PubMed

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Parental behavior significantly impacts the development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding parent and family factors can lead to targeted interventions to support social communication and emotion regulation in children with ASD.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Child psychology
  • Genetics and environment

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
  • Core symptoms include social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors, appearing early in development.
  • Parent-child interactions and parental stress can affect child development in ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review parental contributions to development in children with ASD.
  • Focus on social communication and emotion regulation.
  • Identify parent and family characteristics that impede development for targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on parental roles in ASD development.
  • Analysis of parent and family characteristics.
  • Examination of transactional effects in parent-child interactions.

Main Results:

  • Parental behavior can enhance development in children with ASD.
  • Parental stress can negatively impact child development.
  • Parental involvement is crucial in many ASD interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Parental factors are key to supporting development in children with ASD.
  • Identifying specific parent/family characteristics can inform intervention strategies.
  • Interventions should consider and target parental contributions to improve outcomes for children with ASD.

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