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Shivers, Carolyn M.; Leonczyk, Caroline L.; Dykens, Elisabeth M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Mothers of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) often experience numerous stressors, even when compared to mothers of children with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Despite this, these mothers show great variability in self-reported life satisfaction. Using data from a longitudinal study of individuals with PWS and their…
Descriptors: Life Satisfaction, Mothers, Genetic Disorders, Longitudinal Studies
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Crea, Katherine; Dissanayake, Cheryl; Hudry, Kristelle – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Family-related predictors of mental health problems were investigated among 30 toddlers at familial high-risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and 28 controls followed from age 2- to 3-years. Parents completed the self-report Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the parent-report Behavior Assessment System for Children. High-risk toddlers were…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Stress Variables, Toddlers