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Maljaars, Jarymke; Gijbels, Eef; Evers, Kris; Spain, Debbie; Rumball, Freya; Happé, Francesca; Noens, Ilse – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Using a mixed methods design, this study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic and non-autistic adults. We conducted an online survey with 196 autistic and 228 non-autistic adults from Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom focusing on their experiences during the first period of the pandemic. Our results…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Experience
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Chu, Shin Ying; Kassim, Siti Nur Zafirah binti; Gan, Chun Hong; Fierro, Veronica; Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien; Hersh, Deborah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Sibling relationships remain understudied in typically developing adolescents who have siblings with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of adolescents who have a brother or a sister with a diagnosis of ASD using semi-structured interviews. Using thematic analysis, the participants reported…
Descriptors: Sibling Relationship, Siblings, Adolescents, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Ismail, Mohd Fahmi; Safii, Razitasham; Saimon, Rosalia; Rahman, Md. Mizanur – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
This paper reported the quality of life (QoL) of 260 Malaysian parents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and factors which influencing it. About half of these parents reported to having good QoL. The factors identified in the double ABCX model showed that perceived social support and sense of coherence (SOC) were mediated by coping strategies…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Parents, Children, Autism
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May, Chris D.; St. George, Jennifer M.; Lane, Shelly – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
This study explored potential influence of a text-based program for fathers of children on the autism spectrum. Fathers (N = 184) were recruited through autism services across Australia. Participants received messages focusing on five domains: (a) relationships with parenting partner; (b) formal support; (c) father-child interaction; (d)…
Descriptors: Fathers, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Oti-Boadi, M.; Dankyi, E.; Kwakye-Nuako, C. O. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study explored stigma experiences of mothers of children with ASD and forgiveness as their coping response. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 mothers of children with ASD. Results of this study found several noteworthy themes including, feelings of mother, family/societal reactions, forgiveness factors, and impact of…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Social Bias, Mothers, Children
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Jacques, Claudine; Saulnier, Geneviève; Éthier, Agnès; Soulières, Isabelle – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
To understand the perspectives and needs of autistic children and their families in the context of an emergency, 109 parents and 56 autistic children (5.75-18 years) from Canada completed an online survey about needs, barriers and facilitators to coping with the pandemic. Parents' concerns about their child's development and difficulties managing…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Adolescents
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Anderson, Anastasia H.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
The university experience of students with ASD was explored through a qualitative study of 11 former university students and six significant others from Australia and New Zealand. A range of key issues were identified including difficulties encountered when studying, reasons for completion and non-completion, supports used, and coping strategies…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Experience, Dropouts
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Baixauli, I.; Mira, A.; Berenguer, C.; Roselló, B.; Miranda, A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The primary objective of this study was to identify the profiles of families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability (ID) based on several risk indicators: sociodemographic and emotional indicators, parental stress, confidant social support, and coping strategies. A second aim was to determine the…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Ang, Karen Qian Ping; Loh, Pek Ru – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Research has supported the notion that gender plays a significant role in coping and mental health outcome among parents of children with ASD. The current study aims to examine gender role in the relationship between mental health outcome and coping in parents of children with ASD in Singapore. This study involved 97 fathers and 106 mothers of…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Coping, Parent Child Relationship, Autism
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Burrell, Alexander; Ives, Jonathan; Unwin, Gemma – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Research exploring parents' experiences of having offspring with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) currently underrepresents fathers. This study aimed to develop an understanding of the experience of fathers, with a view to facilitating improved support. Eight fathers participated in semi-structured interviews exploring their experiences of fathering…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Fathers
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Landon, Jason; Shepherd, Daniel; Goedeke, Sonja – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
This study examined the relationships between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms, care-related activities, and satisfaction with life (SWL) in 184 parents caring for a child with ASD in New Zealand. The relationships between coping styles and SWL were also examined. The parents' SWL scores indicated they were slightly dissatisfied with their…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Predictor Variables, Life Satisfaction
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Al-Kandari, S.; Alsalem, A.; Abohaimed, S.; Al-Orf, F.; Al-Zoubi, M.; Al-Sabah, R.; Shah, N. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This cross-sectional study provides a general profile of mothers of children with ASDs in Kuwait and examines their use of social support resources and coping strategies (using the Brief COPE questionnaire). The majority of mothers reported decreased ability to perform social duties (62.4%) and take care of themselves (50.5%). Overall, 57.7% of…
Descriptors: Coping, Social Support Groups, Clinical Diagnosis, Autism
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Boujut, Emilie; Dean, Annika; Grouselle, Amélie; Cappe, Emilie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in schools is a source of stress for teachers. Specialized teachers have, in theory, received special training. To compare the experiences of teachers dealing with students with ASD in different classroom environments. A total of 245 teachers filled out four self-report questionnaires…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Special Schools, Regular and Special Education Relationship
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Valenti, Marco; Ciprietti, Tiziana; Di Egidio, Claudia; Gabrielli, Maura; Masedu, Francesco; Tomassini, Anna Rita; Sorge, Germana – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
The literature offers no descriptions of the adaptive outcomes of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after natural disasters. Aim of this study was to evaluate the adaptive behaviour of participants with ASD followed for 1 year after their exposure to the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila (Italy) compared with an unexposed peer group with ASD,…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Autism, Adolescents, Peer Groups
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Wang, Peishi; Michaels, Craig A.; Day, Matthew S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
Data from 368 families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the People's Republic of China were gathered to understand the stresses that families experience and the coping strategies they employ. Chinese families of children with developmental disabilities perceived high levels of stress related to pessimism, child…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Coping
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