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Erin O'Connor; Megan Grant; Cherie C. Green; Karli Treyvaud; Kristelle Hudry – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: Autistic children are reported to display higher levels of externalizing and internalizing behaviors than neurotypical children, and their parents report more stress than parents of neurotypical children. It is unclear whether child behavior difficulties contribute to increased parenting stress, whether parenting stress contributes to…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Parents
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Jacqueline K. Palmer; Jolieke C. van der Pols; Karen A. Sullivan; Heidi M. Staudacher; Rebecca Byrne – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: Modifying gut bacteria in children with autism may influence behaviour, with potential to improve family functioning. We conducted a randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of prebiotics on behaviour, gastrointestinal symptoms and downstream effects on parental quality of life. Method: Children with autism (4-10yrs) were…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behavior, Intervention
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Sophie Brunt; Rose Nevill; Micah O. Mazurek – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience elevated levels of caregiver strain (CGS). Few studies have examined the relationship between core ASD symptoms and each facet of CGS: objective, subjective internalized, and subjective externalized strain. The predictive effect of core and associated features of ASD on CGS…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Stress Variables, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Vargas Londono, Fabiola; Lim, Nataly; Barnett, Monique R.; Hampton, Lauren H.; Falcomata, Terry S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Parents are the primary source of support for their children and can become principal interventionists for preventing and treating their child's challenging behavior. Yet, providing adequate and adapted training for culturally diverse families can be difficult due to the increase of international migration and the diversity of languages spoken…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Diversity
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Bodfish, James W.; Lecavalier, Luc; Harrop, Clare; Dallman, Aaron; Kalburgi, Sahana Nagabhushan; Hollway, Jill; Faldowski, Richard; Boyd, Brian A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavioral inflexibility can affect multiple domains of functioning and family life. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a clinical interview version of the Behavioral Inflexibility Scale. Trained interviewers conducted interviews with parents of 144 children with ASD and 70…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Child Behavior
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Higgins, Louise; Mannion, Arlene; Chen, June L.; Leader, Geraldine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study explored the adaptation of parents raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specifically the contributory role of positive perceptions, coping, self-efficacy, and social support. One hundred and thirty-six parents of children with a diagnosis of ASD completed a battery of self-report questionnaires via an online survey.…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Adjustment (to Environment)
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Cederlund, Mats – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
One-hundred twenty-four pre-school children referred for assessment to a neuropsychiatric team were included in this study of the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), ESSENCE-Q, and Conners Abbreviated Parent-Teacher Rating Scale (CAPRS). All three questionnaires showed a good correlation towards severity of symptoms in ASD. The ABC questionnaire was,…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Severity (of Disability)
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Ekas, Naomi V.; Kouros, Chrystyna D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Research supports that parents of children with ASD experience higher rates of marital conflict compared to parents of neurotypically developing (NT) children; however, no known research examining reactions to interparental conflict in children with ASD exists. This study compared emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses to interparental…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Hunsche, Michelle C.; Saqui, Sonja; Mirenda, Pat; Zaidman-Zait, Anat; Bennett, Teresa; Duku, Eric; Elsabbagh, Mayada; Georgiades, Stelios; Smith, Isabel M.; Szatmari, Peter; Ungar, Wendy J.; Vaillancourt, Tracy; Waddell, Charlotte; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Kerns, Connor M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study investigated rates of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicidal and/or self-injurious behaviour (SSIB) reported by parents on the Child Behavior Checklist for 178 children with ASD over four annual assessments (ages 7-11 years). Analyses examined the frequency and persistence of SI and SSIB, and the association of SI and SSIB at any time…
Descriptors: Suicide, Self Destructive Behavior, Children, Check Lists
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Berends, Daniel; Dissanayake, Cheryl; Lawson, Lauren P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Previous research has found multiplex (MPX) children have an advantage in cognition compared to simplex (SPX) children. However, MPX parent's previous experience with older diagnosed siblings has not been considered. We used a large database sample to investigate the MPX advantage and contribution of birth order. Children from the Autism Genetic…
Descriptors: Differences, Autism, Child Rearing, Parents
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Rogers, S. J.; Estes, A.; Vismara, L.; Munson, J.; Zierhut, C.; Greenson, J.; Dawson, G.; Rocha, M.; Sugar, C.; Senturk, D.; Whelan, F.; Talbott, M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Short-term low intensity parent implemented intervention studies for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have found it difficult to demonstrate significantly improved developmental scores or autism severity compared to community treatment. We conducted a randomized comparative intent-to-treat study of a parent implemented intervention to…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Toddlers, Coaching (Performance)
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Hallett, Victoria; Mueller, Joanne; Breese, Lauren; Hollett, Megan; Beresford, Bryony; Irvine, Annie; Pickles, Andrew; Slonims, Vicky; Scott, Stephen; Charman, Tony; Simonoff, Emily – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Parent-mediated interventions can reduce behavioral and emotional problems in children with ASD. This report discusses the development of the first group parent intervention targeting behaviors "and" anxiety in children with ASD, across the spectrum of cognitive and language ability. 'Predictive Parenting' was developed from the clinical…
Descriptors: Parents, Child Rearing, Intervention, Parent Education
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Balboni, Giulia; Bacherini, Alice; Rebecchini, Gessica; Cagiano, Romina; Mancini, Alice; Tancredi, Raffaella; Igliozzi, Roberta; Muratori, Filippo – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The effects of environmental factors [including Socio-Economic Status, Cultural Capital, and Social Capital (Socio-Cultural Level) of both parents] on the Vineland-II adaptive behavior dimensions of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in addition to individual factors, was investigated in 148 Italian toddlers (82% males), aged 18 to…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Influences
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Ramsey, Riane K.; Nichols, Lashae; Ludwig, Natasha N.; Fein, Deborah; Adamson, Lauren B.; Robins, Diana L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Research on sex differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests both higher prevalence and a more easily observable presentation of core ASD symptomology in males, which may lead to sex differences in parental concerns. The current study examined whether sex and diagnosis relate to the timing, number, and types of pre-diagnosis concerns for…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Toddlers, Autism, Parents
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Llanes, Elizabeth; Blacher, Jan; Stavropoulos, Katherine; Eisenhower, Abbey – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study examined the prevalence of ADHD symptoms and anxiety as reported by parents and teachers for 180 preschool children (ages 4-5) and school-aged children (ages 6-7) with ASD using the Child Behavior Checklist--Parent and Teacher Report Forms (Achenbach and Rescorla, Manual for ASEBA school-age forms & profiles, Research Center for…
Descriptors: Incidence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Anxiety
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