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Parenting stress and psychological functioning among mothers of preschool children with autism and developmental delay
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Parents of children with developmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), are at risk for high levels of distress. The factors contributing to this are unclear. This study investigated how child characteristics influence maternal parenting stress and psychological distress. Participants consisted of mothers and developmental-age matched preschool-aged children with ASD (N = 51) and developmental delay without autism (DD) ( N = 22). Evidence for higher levels of parenting stress and psychological distress was found in mothers in the ASD group compared to the DD group. Children's problem behavior was associated with increased parenting stress and psychological distress in mothers in the ASD and DD groups. This relationship was stronger in the DD group. Daily living skills were not related to parenting stress or psychological distress. Results suggest clinical services aiming to support parents should include a focus on reducing problem behaviors in children with developmental disabilities.
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“In fact, parents’ behaviour can be significantly modified by the child’s condition: difficulties in communication makes the parents anxious and worried (Marcus, Kunce, & Schopler, 2005) and unusual language and communication pose difficulties for parents when they spend time with their children (Estes et al., 2009), r…”
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“Caregivers of children with ASD often report elevated levels of depression and distress compared to caregivers of individuals with other developmental and behavioral disorders (Dumas et al., 1991; Estes et al., 2009; Gallagher and Bristol, 1989; Montes and Halterman, 2007).”
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“Research further suggests that mothers of children with autism experience double the stress compared to those of children with developmental challenges (Estes et al. 2009; Silva and Schalock 2012), with stress levels in some samples reaching as high as the 90th percentile (Mori et al.”
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“…greater parenting stress than do parents of children with neurotypical development and parents of children with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and chronic conditions (e.g., Barroso et al., 2018; Estes et al., 2009; Dabrowska & Pisula, 2010; see also Hayes & Watson, 2013).”
Role of Pediatricians in Fostering Resilience in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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“Both compound and noncompound caregivers often experience stress, which can result in adverse physical and psychological ramifications (Estes et al., 2009).”
BackgroundModelling triadic relationships in families of children with intellectual disability
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“…disabilities (Braconnier et al., 2018; Dyke et al., 2009; Estes et al., 2013 whether the child with intellectual and developmental disabilities also has autism or Down syndrome (Estes et al., 2009; Hodapp et al., 2001), and whether the family live in poverty (Emerson, 2003; Totsika et al., 2020).”
the IBIS network, Estes, A. M., MUNSON, J. A., John, T. S., Dager, S. R., Rodda, A., Botteron, K. N., Hazlett, H. C., Schultz, R. T., Zwaigenbaum, L., et al. (2017) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi:10.1007/s10803-017-3202-5 · Cited by 19
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“…higher levels of stress compared to parents of children with a typical development (Duarte et al. 2005; Montes and Halterman 2007), those with a child with Down syndrome (Dąbrowska and Pisula 2010; Estes et al. 2009), or other developmental disorders (Griffith et al. 2010; Schieve et al. 2007).”
BackgroundMental Retardation and Parenting Stress
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“Reduction in parenting stress is an important outcome because parents and caregivers of autistic children experience higher rates of mental health disorders than parents of neurotypical children (Bitsika and Sharpley, 2004; Davis and Carter, 2008; Estes et al., 2009; Phetrasuwan and Shandor Miles, 2009).”
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“Stress experienced by parents of individuals with ASD was shown to be greater than that experienced by parents of typically developing children (Estes et al., 2009; Hutchison et al., 2016).”
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“They also experience markedly higher levels of stress and aggravation than parents of children with other developmental disabilities (Dabrowska & Pisula, 2010; Estes et al., 2009; Schieve, Blumberg, Rice, Visser, & Boyle, 2007).”
BackgroundAn In-Depth Analysis of the Life Experiences of Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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“…other than ASD (Akkök, Aşkar, & Karancı, 1992; Baker-Ericzen, Brookman-Frazee, & Stahmer, 2005; Boyd, 2002; Cavkaytar, 2013; Esenler, 2001; Estes et al., 2009; Hastings & Johnson, 2001; Kaya, 2015; Krausz & Meszaros, 2005; Küçüker, 2001; Lee, Herinton, Louie, & Newsshaffer, 2008; Sunay,…”
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“…with neurotypical development and parents of children with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (Baker-Ericzen et al., 2005; Barroso et al., 2018; Bispo-Torres et al., 2023; Dabrowska & Pisula, 2010; Estes et al., 2009 see also Hayes & Watson, 2013 and Karst & Van Hecke, 2012).”
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“This study similarly suggests that disruptive behaviors may serve as an important predictor of caregiver strain (Chun et al., 2007; Estes et al., 2009; Floyd & Gallagher, 1997).”
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“In addition, parents of children with ASD not only experience higher levels of stress than parents of children with other disabilities (e.g. Estes et al., 2009), but their level of stress is often in the clinical range (Dale, Johoda, & Knott, 2006).”
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“…and longitudinal data show that youth’s difficulties (e.g., developmental delays and frequent behavioral problems) are associated with parents’ worse emotional well-being (e.g., lower parental self-efficacy and higher levels of stress, depression, and anxiety; Estes et al. 2009; Neece et al. 2012).”
BackgroundExistential Well-Being, Drug Abuse, and Parenting Stress in African American Women
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Metadata
- Authors
- Estes, A., Munson, J., Dawson, G., Koehler, E., Zhou, X.-H., & Abbott, R.
- Affiliations
- University of Washington (US)
- University of Washington, USA
- Corresponding author
- Estes, Annette
- Venue
- Autism
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2009-06-17
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 375-387
- ISSN
- 1362-3613 (ISSN-L)
- 1461-7005
- PMC
- PMC2965631
- OpenAlex
- W2165770244
- Cited by
- 865
- References
- 28
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 24.12
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Locations
- Autism (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (P50HD055782, U19HD035482, U19HD34565, U19HD035468, U19HD035465)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Keywords
- parental stress, maternal distress, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, preschool children, child behavior problems, daily living skills, mothers of children with developmental disabilities, parenting support
- MeSH terms
- Activities of Daily Living, Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Autistic Disorder, Child Behavior Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Mothers, Parent-Child Relations, Personality Inventory, Surveys and Questionnaires, Stress, Psychological, Comorbidity, Parenting
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