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26-12-2022 | Original Paper

Caregiver Attributions of Toddlers’ Behaviors: A Comparison Between Groups of Children with Differing Developmental Concerns

Auteurs: Daina M. Tagavi, Hannah R. Benavidez, Taylor C. Kalmus, Carlyn C. Perryman, Wendy L. Stone

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2024

Abstract

Little is known about the attributional patterns of caregivers of autistic children, particularly in relation to caregivers of children with other developmental or behavioral disorders. This study examined differences in caregiver attributions of child behavior between three groups: toddlers with (1) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD concerns; (2) Other developmental concerns; and (3) No concerns. Qualitative descriptions of actual child behaviors were coded using a three-stage content analysis. Regression analyses were utilized to determine if group membership predicted types of positive and challenging behaviors caregivers endorsed, as well as their attributions of these behaviors. Caregivers of children with ASD or ASD concerns endorsed similar types of behaviors, but rated their child’s positive behaviors as less characteristic of their child and more a function of the particular situation, less stable or permanent, and less controllable as compared to caregivers of toddlers with other developmental or no concerns. Additionally, they rated their child’s challenging behaviors as more stable or permanent and less controllable as compared to caregivers of toddlers with other developmental concerns or no concerns. These findings suggest that caregivers of children with ASD and ASD related concerns may be vulnerable to a negative attributional pattern, which can have important implications for child and family functioning and overall quality of life.

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Titel: Caregiver Attributions of Toddlers’ Behaviors: A Comparison Between Groups of Children with Differing Developmental Concerns
Auteurs: Daina M. Tagavi
Hannah R. Benavidez
Taylor C. Kalmus
Carlyn C. Perryman
Wendy L. Stone
Publicatiedatum: 26-12-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05879-3

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