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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 8/2020

06-02-2020 | Original Paper

Predicting the Outcomes of Parents of Transition-Age Youth or Young Adults with ASD

Auteurs: Venus Wong, John McGrew, Lisa Ruble

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2020

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Abstract

The transition outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families are less than desirable. A survey of parent stressors, resources, coping/appraisals, and adaptation to transition was completed by 226 parents. The mediating mechanisms between stressors and parent outcomes were identified. At the indicator level, three stressors (i.e., autism severity, mental health crisis/challenging behaviors, and filial obligation), four resources (i.e., general social support, transition planning quality, parent–teacher alliance, and parenting efficacy), and three coping styles (i.e., problem-focused coping, avoidance-focused coping, and optimism) predicted parents’ outcomes (i.e., burden, transition experience, subjective health, and quality of life). At the structural level, optimism, emotion-coping strategies, and resources mediated the relationships between stressors and parental outcomes. Research and practical applications are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Predicting the Outcomes of Parents of Transition-Age Youth or Young Adults with ASD
Auteurs
Venus Wong
John McGrew
Lisa Ruble
Publicatiedatum
06-02-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04362-1

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