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Olivia Boorom1, Heather Fielding-Gebhardt1, Shelley Bredin-Oja2
1Olivia Boorom and Heather Fielding-Gebhardt, University of Kansas.
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|December 26, 2023
Summary
Mothers of adolescents with fragile X syndrome (FXS) face unique challenges during the transition to adulthood. Lower language skills in adolescents with FXS correlate with fewer vocational goals, highlighting a need for enhanced transition support.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Genetics and Human Diseases
- Special Education
Background:
- Fragile X syndrome (FXS) presents unique developmental trajectories impacting the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
- Parental expectations and goals significantly influence adolescent outcomes, particularly during critical developmental periods.
- Understanding the interplay between child characteristics and parental planning is crucial for effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mothers' evolving expectations for adolescents with FXS during the transition to adulthood.
- To identify parental goals concerning vocational and postsecondary educational pathways for adolescents with FXS.
- To examine the relationship between child-specific factors (language, autism characteristics) and parental goal-setting.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of semistructured interviews with 47 mothers of adolescents diagnosed with fragile X syndrome.
- Focus on mothers' perceptions of their child's transition to adulthood, including work and education goals.
- Statistical exploration of correlations between child language skills, autism traits, and reported parental vocational goals.
Main Results:
- Mothers' expectations and goals for their adolescents with FXS were documented throughout the transition period.
- A significant association was found between lower language skills in adolescents with FXS and a reduced likelihood of vocational goals.
- Autism characteristics did not show a significant association with reported vocational goals in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with fragile X syndrome and lower language abilities may require more intensive transition planning assistance.
- Early identification of language deficits is critical for developing appropriate vocational and educational strategies.
- Future interventions should focus on supporting both the adolescent's skill development and the parent's planning capacity.
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