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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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23-05-2021 | Original Paper

Comparing Fathers’ and Mothers’ Perspectives About Their Child’s Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Stacey C. Grebe, Sarah S. Mire, Hanjoe Kim, Milena A. Keller-Margulis

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2022

Abstract

Mothers are often the primary parent participants in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. As a result, little is known about fathers’ perceptions regarding their children’s ASD and whether these perceptions differ from mothers’. Given the limited information available regarding fathers’ perceptions about their children’s ASD, this study aimed to investigate father variables (stress, coping, support, and perception of disability) and how they compare to mothers’. Participants were 361 biological parents (294 mothers and 67 fathers) of children on the autism spectrum who participated in a larger study. Results revealed significant differences between mothers' and fathers’ self-reported stress and coping. Understanding differences between parents’ perspectives has both research and clinical implications for working with families raising children on the autism spectrum.

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Titel: Comparing Fathers’ and Mothers’ Perspectives About Their Child’s Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Stacey C. Grebe
Sarah S. Mire
Hanjoe Kim
Milena A. Keller-Margulis
Publicatiedatum: 23-05-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05077-7

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