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Parenting Practices and Externalizing Behaviors in Autistic Children: A Systematic Literature Review
Vedanta Suvarna1, Lara Farrell2, Dawn Adams3
1School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. vedanta.suvarna@griffithuni.edu.au.
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
|February 26, 2024
Summary
Mindful parenting is linked to fewer externalizing behaviors in autistic children. While positive parenting showed no significant effect, negative practices were associated with increased behaviors, highlighting targeted interventions for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Limited recent research exists on parenting practices and externalizing behaviors in autistic children.
- This systematic review addresses the gap by examining associations and potential mediating/moderating factors.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 30 peer-reviewed, quantitative studies (cross-sectional/longitudinal).
- Inclusion criteria focused on parents of autistic children and their externalizing behaviors.
- Quality appraisal used the McMaster Tool; data synthesized in Covidence and Excel.
Key Points:
- Mindful parenting associated with reduced externalizing behaviors.
- Positive parenting practices showed non-significant associations.
- Negative parenting practices linked to increased externalizing behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Specific parenting practices have varying impacts on autistic children's externalizing behaviors.
- Causal relationships cannot be established due to study design limitations.
- Future research can inform targeted parent interventions to support children's behavior.
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