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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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06-08-2022 | Original Paper

Marital Experiences and Parental “Highs” and “Lows” When A Child with Autism Starts School

Auteurs: Kellie St. Cyr Brisini, Xi Tian, Denise Solomon

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2023

Abstract

This study describes parents’ daily “highs” and “lows” during their child’s transition to school for the first time and examines how those experiences relate to turbulence in the parents’ relationship. 106 parents (53 couples) rated their relationship qualities at pre-test and post-test and described “high” and “low” points of their day every three days for 42 days. Content analysis revealed experiences contributing to “high” or “low” points that were primarily related to: the child with ASD, the spouse, other children, personal situations, and other. Latent profile analysis identified three profiles that represented the relationship experiences of couples in the study: resilient couples, couples getting by, and asymmetrically engaged couples. Results highlight the variety of daily experiences these parents encounter.

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A total of 467 individuals completed the pre-screen survey and 118 people (59 couples) met the eligibility criteria. Six couples were eliminated because one or both spouses did not complete the pre and post-test surveys, as well as at least 3 diary surveys. Thus, 106 people (53 couples) completed at least 3 diary surveys, as well as the pre- and post-tests.

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Titel: Marital Experiences and Parental “Highs” and “Lows” When A Child with Autism Starts School
Auteurs: Kellie St. Cyr Brisini
Xi Tian
Denise Solomon
Publicatiedatum: 06-08-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05697-7

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