Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder
dc.contributor.author | Sim, A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Vaz, S. | |
dc.contributor.author | Cordier, Reinie | |
dc.contributor.author | Joosten, Annette | |
dc.contributor.author | Parsons, D. | |
dc.contributor.author | Smith, C. | |
dc.contributor.author | Falkmer, Torbjorn | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-07-27T05:20:33Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-07-27T05:20:33Z | |
dc.date.created | 2017-07-26T11:11:14Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Sim, A. and Vaz, S. and Cordier, R. and Joosten, A. and Parsons, D. and Smith, C. and Falkmer, T. 2017. Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Developmental Neurorehabilitation: pp. 1-11. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54306 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/17518423.2017.1326185 | |
dc.description.abstract |
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify key factors associated with severe stress in families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS: Questionnaires were mailed to families with one or more children with a diagnosis of ASD. Data from 543 surveys were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Forty-four percent (n = 241) of the caregivers reported severe family stress related to raising a child with ASD. Severe family stress was associated with (1) reduced ability to socialize; (2) not having accessed individual therapy; (3) negative co-parent relationships; and (4) high out of pockets costs due to the child's ASD. The specific ASD diagnosis, comorbid conditions, socio-demographic variables, and social support were not associated with severe family stress. CONCLUSION: The findings of the current study highlight the importance of a systemic approach to family stress, whereby individual, family, and ecological factors are investigated. | |
dc.publisher | Informa Healthcare | |
dc.title | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
dcterms.source.startPage | 1 | |
dcterms.source.endPage | 11 | |
dcterms.source.issn | 1751-8423 | |
dcterms.source.title | Developmental Neurorehabilitation | |
curtin.department | School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work | |
curtin.accessStatus | Fulltext not available |
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