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Maternal withdrawal from handicapped toddlers.

G A Wasserman, R Allen

    Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Mothers of handicapped toddlers may withdraw, impacting child development. Ignoring children at 2 years correlated with lower IQ scores and significant developmental drops.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Maternal interaction is crucial for early child development.
    • Understanding maternal behavior in families with handicapped children is important.
    • Previous research suggests potential challenges in mother-child dyads involving developmental delays.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the free-play interaction between mothers and their 2-year-old children.
    • To compare interaction patterns in groups of physically handicapped, premature, and healthy children.
    • To assess the impact of maternal behavior on cognitive development in toddlers.

    Main Methods:

    • Videotaped observations of mother-child free-play interactions.
    • Inclusion of three groups: physically handicapped, premature, and healthy 2-year-olds.
    • Assessment of children's cognitive development using Bayley Scales and IQ scores at 1 and 2 years.

    Main Results:

    • Mothers of handicapped toddlers were more likely to ignore their children at 24 months.
    • Children ignored by mothers at 2 years showed lower concurrent 2-year IQ scores.
    • These children experienced an average 30-point drop in IQ scores between 1 and 2 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal withdrawal from handicapped young children is supported by these findings.
    • The mother-child dyad in cases of childhood disability may be at continuing risk.
    • Early intervention should consider maternal interaction patterns and support.

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