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Horan MR, Latendresse SJ, Limbers CA. Mental Health in Mothers of Autistic Children with a Medical Home: The Potentially Mechanistic Roles of Coping and Social Support. J Autism Dev Disord 2024; 54:2682-2692. [PMID: 37142909 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-05997-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Mothers of autistic children often report poor mental health outcomes. One established risk factor for these outcomes is the child having a medical home. This study examined possible mediating variables (coping, social support) in this relationship in 988 mothers of autistic children from the 2017/2018 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). The results of the multiple mediation model suggest the relationship between having a medical home and maternal mental health is largely explained by indirect associations with coping and social support. These findings suggest that clinical interventions for coping and social support provided by the medical home for mothers of autistic children may improve maternal mental health outcomes over and above implementation of a medical home.
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- Madeline R Horan
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, MS735, 38105, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Meads J, Shepherd D, Landon J, Goedeke S. Brief Report: Investigating Temporal Factors in the Context of Parenting an Autistic Child. J Autism Dev Disord 2024; 54:2411-2417. [PMID: 35902417 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05642-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The current study was a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data collected in New Zealand. Parents (n = 291) of an autistic child completed an online survey that included temporal/demographic questions relating to the parent and child, and parent ratings of the child's core ASD symptoms, their parenting stress, and psychological well-being. Child and parent ages were related to ASD core symptoms, parenting stress, and psychological well-being, the parent-child age gap was not. Diagnostic delay was only positively associated with parent depression and negatively associated with child communication impairment. Findings indicated that temporal variables can be predictive of parent well-being and child autism symptoms. The findings suggest that focusing interventions on communication abilities may have positive impacts parental mental health.
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- Jake Meads
- Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, 1142, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, 1142, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, 1142, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, 1142, Auckland, New Zealand
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Campisi C, Pham D, Rapoport E, Adesman A. Parenting Stress, Community Support, and Unmet Health Care Needs of Children in the US. Matern Child Health J 2024; 28:1010-1019. [PMID: 38353888 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-024-03912-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In 2018, approximately 2.3 million children in the United States had unmet healthcare needs (UHCN). To date, studies examining associations between UHCN and parent stress and support have had limited generalizability. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between children's UHCN and parenting stress and support using a nationally representative sample. Additionally, this study aimed to assess associations between unmet mental health needs and these parental well-being measures. METHODS Households with children ages 0-17 and complete data on UHCN in the combined 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 cohorts of the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) met inclusion criteria. Logistic regressions were used to evaluate associations between overall UHCN and outcome measures of parental coping, aggravation, emotional support, and neighborhood support. Associations between mental UHCN and these outcome measures were analyzed in a subset limited to children with mental health conditions. Regressions were adjusted for potential confounders, including demographics, household income, medical home status, and health insurance (adequacy/type). RESULTS In our sample of 131,299 children, overall UHCN were associated with poorer parental coping (aOR = 5.35, 95% CI: [3.60, 7.95]), greater parental aggravation (aOR = 3.35, 95% CI: [2.73, 4.12]), and non-supportive neighborhood (aOR = 2.22, 95% CI: [1.86, 2.65]). Mental UHCN were similarly associated with parental coping and aggravation and neighborhood support in the mental health subset. CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE Healthcare professionals must address the needs of children with UHCN and collaborate with community organizations and child advocates to promote coordinated and comprehensive care and adequately support caregivers.
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- Christine Campisi
- Department of Pediatrics, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
- Department of Urology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA.
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA.
- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 1983 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY, USA.
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Loffi RG, Cruz TKF, Paiva GM, Souto DO, Barreto SR, Santana PAN, Nascimento AAAC, Costa FRM, Cota EB, Haase VG. Theoretical-Methodological Foundations for the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global-MIG) in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:191. [PMID: 38397303 PMCID: PMC10887636 DOI: 10.3390/children11020191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Currently, there is no intervention model for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that addresses all levels and factors of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, WHO). The most researched programs focus on naturalistic, developmental and behavioral approaches to socio-communication. Less attention has been paid to motor and environmental reactivity aspects (behavior/interest restriction and sensory reactivity). The evidence rationale for the Global Integration Method (MIG, "Método de Integração Global"), a model addressing sensorimotor reactivity in addition to socio-communication, is presented. MIG is an integrative, interdisciplinary, family-oriented intervention and naturalistic program that addresses all levels and moderating factors of ASD's impact. MIG's theoretical rationale is based on the predictive coding impairment and embodied cognition hypotheses. MIG incorporates both bottom-up (flexible therapeutic suit, social-motor synchronization) and top-down (schematic social information processing, narratives, imagery) strategies to promote the building and use of accurate, flexible and context-sensitive internal predictive models. MIG is based on the premises that predictive coding improves both socio-communication and environmental reactivity, and that the postural stabilization provided by the flexible therapeutic suit frees information processing resources for socio-cognitive learning. MIG builds on interdisciplinary, professionally and parentally mediated work based on behavioral principles of intensive training in a situated environment.
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- Renato Guimarães Loffi
- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fonoaudiológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia: Cognição e Comportamento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
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- Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento, Cognição e Educação Inclusiva (INCEI), TREINITEC Ltda., Rua Carmélia Loffi 17, Justinópolis, Ribeirão das Neves 33900-730, MG, Brazil; (R.G.L.); (G.M.P.); (D.O.S.); (S.R.B.); (P.A.N.S.); (A.A.A.C.N.); (F.R.M.C.); (E.B.C.); (V.G.H.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia: Cognição e Comportamento, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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Han J, Koser K, Mamey MR, Vanderbilt DL, Schonfeld DJ, Yin L, Deavenport-Saman A. Mediation of Parental Aggravation in the Association Between ADHD Severity and Electronic Media Use: A National Survey of Children's Health Study. J Atten Disord 2024; 28:127-138. [PMID: 37905519 DOI: 10.1177/10870547231205028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether the association between ADHD severity and electronic media use was mediated by parental aggravation. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis from the 2016 to 2017 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) involving children ages of 3 to 17 years with parent-reported ADHD (n = 5,930). Path analyses were used to model the relationships between ADHD severity with parental aggravation (PA) as a mediator, and electronic device (ED) and television (TV) use as outcomes, controlling for covariates. RESULTS Parental aggravation mediated the relationship between ADHD severity and ED use and TV use (indirect effects: β = .02, p < .001; β = .01, p = .004). When stratified by age, the mediation effect between ADHD and ED use remained significant for adolescents and school-age children, and mediation between ADHD and TV use remained significant only for adolescents. CONCLUSION These findings suggest a need to develop targeted interventions to address PA and manage excessive electronic media use in children with moderate/severe ADHD.
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- Jennifer Han
- Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA, USA
- USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA, USA
- USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Felton JW, Oddo LE, Cinader M, Maxwell T, Yi R, Chronis-Tuscano A. Parental future orientation and parenting outcomes: Development and validation of an adapted measure of parental decision making. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2023.112181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Bulkley JE, Varga AM, Dickerson JF, Crawford P, Croen LA, Daida YG, Fombonne E, Hatch B, Lee A, Massolo M, Vaughn K, Lynch FL. A framework for measuring the cost to families of caring for children's health: the design, methodology, and study population of the r-Kids study. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:128. [PMID: 36941585 PMCID: PMC10025806 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-03893-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND All families experience financial and time costs related to caring for their children's health. Understanding the economic burden faced by families of children with chronic health conditions (CHC) is crucial for designing effective policies to support families. METHODS In this prospective study we used electronic health records to identify children between 3 and 17 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), asthma, or neither (control) from three Kaiser Permanente regions and several community health centers in the OCHIN network. We oversampled children from racial and ethnic minority groups. Parent/guardian respondents completed surveys three times, approximately four months apart. The surveys included the Family Economic Impact Inventory (measuring financial, time, and employment costs of caring for a child's health), and standardized measures of children's quality of life, behavioral problems, and symptom severity for children with ASD or asthma. We also assessed parenting stress and parent physical and mental health. All materials were provided in English and Spanish. RESULTS Of the 1,461 families that enrolled (564 ASD, 468 asthma, 429 control), children were predominantly male (79%), with a mean age of 9.0 years, and racially and ethnically diverse (43% non-Hispanic white; 22% Hispanic; 35% Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian, or another race/ethnicity). The majority of survey respondents were female (86%), had a college degree (62%), and were married/partnered (79%). ASD group respondents were less likely to be employed (73%) than those in the asthma or control groups (both 80%; p = .023). Only 32% of the control group reported a household income ≤ $4,000/month compared with 41% of asthma and 38% of ASD families (p = .006). CONCLUSIONS Utilizing a novel measure assessing family economic burden, we successfully collected survey responses from a large and diverse sample of families. Drawing upon the conceptual framework, survey measures, and self-report data described herein we will conduct future analyses to examine the economic burdens related to CHC and the incremental differences in these burdens between health groups. This information will help policy makers to design more equitable health and social policies that could reduce the burden on families.
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- Joanna E Bulkley
- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Integrated Health Care Research, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- OCHIN, Inc, Portland, OR, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, 3800 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227-1110, USA
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Nahar S, Zambelli Z, Halstead EJ. Risk and protective factors associated with maternal mental health in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 131:104362. [PMID: 36274394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience lower maternal mental health outcomes than mothers of children from other populations, including children with intellectual and developmental disorders. OBJECTIVES This study explored risk factors associated with maternal mental health. Several factors including maternal resilience, social support, coping, optimism and family functioning acted as protective factors between child behavioural and emotional problems and maternal mental health. METHODS Mothers of 70 children completed a cross-sectional online survey. Twenty-two children were diagnosed with ASD, 16 children were diagnosed with Dyslexia (DYS) and 32 children had no special educational needs diagnosis (NO SEND). RESULTS Mothers of children with ASD demonstrated greater maternal mental health problems compared to mothers of children with DYS and NO SEND. Socioeconomic status (SES), child diagnosis, child gender, and child behavioural and emotional problems were significant risk factors associated with reduced maternal mental health. Maternal resilience, family functioning, and practical coping served as protective factors, moderating the relationship between child behavioural and emotional problems and maternal mental health. There is little evidence to suggest social support, optimism, and wishful thinking were protective factors in this relationship between child behavioural and emotional problems and maternal mental health. IMPLICATIONS There is a need to support mothers of children with ASD through interventions to promote and increase their mental health.
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- Shakira Nahar
- University College London, Institute of Education, Department of Psychology and Human Development, UK
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- University College London, Institute of Education, Department of Psychology and Human Development, UK
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- University College London, Institute of Education, Department of Psychology and Human Development, UK.
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Bowen A, Chen YM, Kodam RS, Odoi JA, Anto-Ocrah M. "At Least Somebody Sees You as a Hero": Fatherhood Stress and Well-Being in Ghana. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221138185. [PMID: 36377730 PMCID: PMC9669687 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221138185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Fathers' mental health and behaviors influence child development and partner well-being, yet paternal stress and well-being are frequently overlooked; especially in non-Western settings. The aim of this mixed-methods study was to quantitatively assess the impact of parenting stress on fathers' overall well-being in Ghana, West Africa; while qualitatively delving into their lived experiences as fathers. We used a qual/quant mixed-methods approach in this study. The study was conducted in three distinct locations in Ghana (a) Ada, a rural community on the Southeastern coast; (b) Kumasi, an urban setting in upper Southern Ghana; and (c) Sunyani, a peri-urban setting in West-central Ghana. Paternal stress was measured with the Aggravation in Parenting Scale (APS) and well-being was assessed using the Secure Flourishing Index (SFI). Textual data from focus group interviews were sorted using inductive coding and aggregated into overarching themes. Thirty-eight Ghanaian fathers ages 21 to 74 years participated in the study, average age 43 (±12.12 SD), median 39.5. Correlation analyses showed a strong, negative association between paternal stress and well-being (R = -0.63; p < .0001), which was supported in linear regression models (β = -1.04; 95% CI: -1.62, -0.45; p<.0001). Emergent themes of fatherhood stress included financial (employment, food, education, and health care), social (norms and expectations), and psychological (mental work, discipline, relationships, and coping strategies) stressors. A fourth overarching theme of pride and joy in parenting permeated the interviews. Ghanaian fathers with higher parenting stress experience lower overall well-being. Identified stressors could guide interventions that bolster the well-being of fathers and their families.
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- Anna Bowen
- School of Medicine and Dentistry,
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry,
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA,Division of General Internal Medicine,
Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA,Martina Anto-Ocrah, Division of General
Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 230 McKee
Place, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Bethell C, Blackwell CK, Gombojav N, Davis MB, Bruner C, Garner AS. Toward Measurement for a Whole Child Health Policy: Validity and National and State Prevalence of the Integrated Child Risk Index. Acad Pediatr 2022; 22:952-964. [PMID: 34896272 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop, validate and estimate national and across state prevalence on a multidimensional index that assesses the complex medical, social, and relational health risks experienced by United States children. METHODS Data from the National Survey of Children's Health were used to construct the Integrated Child Risk Index (ICRI) which includes medical health risk (MHR), social health risk (SHR) and relational health risk (RHR) domains. Confirmatory factor analysis and logistic regression analyses were employed to assess construct and predictive validity. Validity outcomes were child flourishing, school engagement/readiness, emergency room utilization and forgone care. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the ICRI 3-domain structure and greater correlation between MHR and RHR than MHR and SHR. Logistic regressions confirmed strong predictive validity of the ICRI for all study outcomes and ICRI scoring approaches. Nearly two-thirds of children (64.3%) with MHR also experienced SHR and/or RHR. Nearly one-third of United States children experienced risks on 2 or more ICRI domains and 15% of publicly insured children had risks on all domains (16.2%; 9.0%-25.7% across states). Significant variations were observed across states and by age, race/ethnicity, health insurance and household income. CONCLUSIONS The ICRI is a valid national and state level index associated with children's flourishing and educational preparedness and emergency and forgone care. National child health policies and Medicaid risk stratification and payment models should consider children's RHR in addition to SHR and MHR. Results call for integrated systems of care with the capacity to address medical, social and relational health risks and promote well-being. Substate and clinical applications require research.
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- Christina Bethell
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (C Bethell and N Gombojav), Baltimore, Md.
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences (CK Blackwell), Chicago, Ill
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (C Bethell and N Gombojav), Baltimore, Md
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- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (MB Davis), Princeton, NJ
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- Partners in Pediatrics and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (AS Garner), Cleveland, Ohio
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Kwon S, O’Neill ME, Foster CC. The Associations of Child's Clinical Conditions and Behavioral Problems with Parenting Stress among Families of Preschool-Aged Children: 2018-2019 National Survey of Child Health. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:241. [PMID: 35204961 PMCID: PMC8869988 DOI: 10.3390/children9020241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To understand parental stress resulting from parenting young children, the current literature has primarily focused on families of children with clinical conditions, but has placed far less attention on the general population. The aim of this study was to examine parenting stress related to children's clinical conditions and behavioral problems in a nationally representative sample of US children aged 3 to 5 years. The study sample included 8454 children aged 3 to 5 years and their parents who participated in the 2018-2019 US National Survey of Child Health (NSCH). Using online/paper NSCH questionnaires, parents reported their children's special health care needs (SHCN), clinically diagnosed mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral (MEDB) problems (e.g., anxiety problem, developmental delay), and externalizing behaviors. Parents also reported the frequency of feeling aggravated from parenting the participating child as an indicator of elevated parenting stress. In the sample, the prevalence of elevated parenting stress was 5.1% overall (95% CI = 4.2, 6.0); however, it was significantly higher among parents of children with SHCN (20.8%; 95% CI = 16.7, 24.9), with MEDB problems (24.8%; 95% CI = 19.9, 29.8), and with externalizing behavior problems (14.7%; 95% CI = 11.8, 17.6). A multivariable logistic regression model showed that elevated parenting stress was associated with the child's SHCN (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.3; 1.3, 3.9), MEDB problems (AOR = 4.8; 95% CI = 2.5, 9.1), and externalizing behavior problems (AOR = 5.4; 95% CI = 3.1, 9.4). Even in children without SHCN or MEDB problems, externalizing behavior problems were associated with elevated parenting stress (AOR = 6.4; 95% CI = 3.3, 12.7). The findings call for greater attention to subclinical or yet to be diagnosed externalizing behavior problems among the general preschool-aged child population and their underestimated impact on parenting stress.
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- Soyang Kwon
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; (M.E.O.); (C.C.F.)
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Bethell CD, Garner AS, Gombojav N, Blackwell C, Heller L, Mendelson T. Social and Relational Health Risks and Common Mental Health Problems Among US Children: The Mitigating Role of Family Resilience and Connection to Promote Positive Socioemotional and School-Related Outcomes. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2022; 31:45-70. [PMID: 34801155 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nearly 70% (67.6%) of US children with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems (MEB) experienced significant social health risks (SHR) and/or relational health risks (RHR). Shifts are needed in child mental health promotion, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to address both RHR and SHR. Public health approaches are needed that engage families, youth, and the range of child-serving professionals in collaborative efforts to prevent and mitigate RHR and SHR and promote positive mental health at a community level. Building strong family resilience and connection may improve SR and, in turn, academic and social outcomes among all US children with or without MEB.
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- Christina D Bethell
- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Partners in Pediatrics and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- NeuroAffective Relational Model Training Institute, Inc, Littleton, CO, USA
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Carlisle GK, Johnson RA, Wang Z, Bibbo J, Cheak-Zamora N, Lyons LA. Exploratory Study of Cat Adoption in Families of Children with Autism: Impact on Children's Social Skills and Anxiety. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 58:28-35. [PMID: 33290937 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) occurs in one in 54 children and companion animals (CA) are common in families of children with ASD. Despite evidence of CA ownership benefits for children with ASD, little is known about cats. The purpose was to explore the impact of shelter cat adoption by families of children with ASD. DESIGN AND METHODS This was the first randomized controlled trial of adoption of a temperament screened cat by families of children with ASD. Families assigned to the treatment group adopted a cat and were followed for 18 weeks. Families assigned to the control group were followed for 18 weeks without intervention, then converted to treatment, by adopting a cat and were followed another 18 weeks. Adopted cats were screened using the Feline Temperament Profile to identify a calm temperament. Surveys measured children's social skills and anxiety and parent/child cat bonding. RESULTS Our study (N = 11) found cat adoption was associated with greater Empathy and less Separation Anxiety for children with ASD, along with fewer problem behaviors including Externalizing, Bullying and Hyperactivity/Inattention. Parents and children reported strong bonds to the cats. CONCLUSION This exploratory study found introduction of a cat into the home may have a positive impact on children with ASD and their parents. Based on this intial finding, future studies with larger sample sizes are recommended. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS If parents of children with ASD are considering cat adoption, health care providers might consider recommending adoption of a cat screened for calm temperament.
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- Gretchen K Carlisle
- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, MO, USA.
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- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, MO, USA
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- Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, MO, USA
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- Center for Research and Education, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, OH, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, MO, USA
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Laister D, Vivanti G, Marschik PB, Fellinger J, Holzinger D. Enhancement of Social Communication Behaviors in Young Children With Autism Affects Maternal Stress. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:797148. [PMID: 34950076 PMCID: PMC8688251 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.797148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show difficulties in social communication behaviors, emotion regulation and daily living skills, and they frequently present with challenging behaviors. In parents of children with ASD, higher rates of stress and mental health problems have been reported than in parents of either typically developing children or children with other conditions. In this study, we tested whether maternal well-being changes with improved social communicative behaviors of children with ASD receiving early intervention. We examined developmental changes in 72 pre-schoolers and stress levels in their mothers (measured by the Parental Stress Inventory) before and after a 12-month community-based intervention program based on the Early Start Denver Model, a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention targeting social communication. Multiple regression analyses showed that maternal child-related stress was predicted by changes in children's social communication behaviors (measured with the Pervasive Developmental Disorder Behavior Inventory). Gains in the early social communication behavior domain were the strongest predictor of post-intervention child-related maternal stress, surpassing adaptive behavior, language and non-verbal cognitive gains, and reduction in challenging behavior. These findings support the hypothesis that, in children with ASD, the acquisition of social communication behaviors contribute to improvements in maternal well-being.
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- Dominik Laister
- Institut für Sinnes- und Sprachneurologie, Konventhospital Barmherzige Brüder Linz, Linz, Austria.,Research Institute for Developmental Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
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- AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Göttingen and Leibniz Science Campus Primate Cognition, Göttingen, Germany.,Centre of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND), Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Interdisciplinary Developmental Neuroscience, Division of Phoniatrics, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institut für Sinnes- und Sprachneurologie, Konventhospital Barmherzige Brüder Linz, Linz, Austria.,Research Institute for Developmental Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Institut für Sinnes- und Sprachneurologie, Konventhospital Barmherzige Brüder Linz, Linz, Austria.,Research Institute for Developmental Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.,Institut für Linguistik, Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
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Schneider M, Simpson J, Zlomke K. A comparison study: caregiver functioning and family resilience among families of children with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and healthy controls. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2020.1842207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Mallory Schneider
- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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Carlisle GK, Johnson RA, Wang Z, Brosi TC, Rife EM, Hutchison A. Exploring Human-Companion Animal Interaction in Families of Children with Autism. J Autism Dev Disord 2020; 50:2793-2805. [PMID: 32130592 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04390-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The study goal was to explore companion animal (CA) ownership in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including parents' beliefs about benefits and burdens of CAs, as well as parent stress. Participants (N = 764) completed online survey instruments anonymously. Findings revealed that parents with lower incomes perceived more benefits of CAs and their children were more strongly bonded with their CAs. Parents owning both a dog and cat perceived more benefits than those with only a dog or cat. Dog owners perceived more benefits than cat owners. Parents who perceived their CAs as providing more benefits had less stress. Provider implications are to consider recommending CAs to families of children with ASD for family benefits including lower parental stress.
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- Gretchen K Carlisle
- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA. .,College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.
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- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.,College of Veterinary Medicine Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, and Sinclair School of Nursing Columbia, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, 13A Hill Hall, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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Watson SL, Stine F, Tumin D, Stiles KM. Employment and well-being among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2020.1810576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Sarah L. Watson
- Department of Sociology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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Lindly OJ, Crossman MK, Shui AM, Kuo DZ, Earl KM, Kleven AR, Perrin JM, Kuhlthau KA. Healthcare access and adverse family impact among U.S. children ages 0-5 years by prematurity status. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:168. [PMID: 32303218 PMCID: PMC7164160 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02058-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many children and their families are affected by premature birth. Yet, little is known about their healthcare access and adverse family impact during early childhood. This study aimed to (1) examine differences in healthcare access and adverse family impact among young children by prematurity status and (2) determine associations of healthcare access with adverse family impact among young children born prematurely. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of cross-sectional 2016 and 2017 National Survey of Children's Health data. The sample included 19,482 U.S. children ages 0-5 years including 242 very low birthweight (VLBW) and 2205 low birthweight and/or preterm (LBW/PTB) children. Prematurity status was defined by VLBW (i.e., < 1500 g at birth) and LBW/PTB (i.e., 1500-2499 g at birth and/or born at < 37 weeks with or without LBW). Healthcare access measures were adequate health insurance, access to medical home, and developmental screening receipt. Adverse family impact measures were ≥ $1000 in annual out-of-pocket medical costs, having a parent cut-back or stop work, parental aggravation, maternal health not excellent, and paternal health not excellent. The relative risk of each healthcare access and adverse family impact measure was computed by prematurity status. Propensity weighted models were fit to estimate the average treatment effect of each healthcare access measure on each adverse family impact measure among children born prematurely (i.e., VLBW or LBW/PTB). RESULTS Bivariate analysis results showed that VLBW and/or LBW/PTB children generally fared worse than other children in terms of medical home, having a parent cut-back or stop working, parental aggravation, and paternal health. Multivariable analysis results only showed, however, that VLBW children had a significantly higher risk than other children of having a parent cut-back or stop work. Adequate health insurance and medical home were each associated with reduced adjusted relative risk of ≥$1000 in annual out-of-pocket costs, having a parent cut-back or stop work, and parental aggravation among children born prematurely. CONCLUSIONS This study's findings demonstrate better healthcare access is associated with reduced adverse family impact among U.S. children ages 0-5 years born prematurely. Population health initiatives should target children born prematurely and their families.
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- Olivia J Lindly
- Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, 1100 S. Beaver Street, Room 488, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, USA.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Biostatistics Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Di Renzo M, Bianchi di Castelbianco F, Vanadia E, Petrillo M, Racinaro L, Rea M. Parental perception of stress and emotional-behavioural difficulties of children with autism spectrum disorder and specific language impairment. AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS 2020; 5:2396941520971502. [PMID: 36381547 PMCID: PMC9620459 DOI: 10.1177/2396941520971502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The daily challenges of caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder affect many areas of everyday life and parental well-being, as well as parents' ability to manage the needs of the family and the child concerned. A better understanding of parents' perception of their child's characteristics can allow better support for them and individualize intervention protocols in a more accurate way. The main objective of this study is the evaluation of the perception of stress by parents of children with autism compared to parents of children with specific language impairment. METHODS The parents of 87 children aged between 2 and 6 years were included in this study, 34 children with a specific language impairment diagnosis and 53 children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD) or at risk of developing it. They were asked to complete a self-report on perceived stress and rating scales on adaptive/problematic behaviours, executive functions and sensory profile of the child. RESULTS The results reveal that parents of ASD children, compared to the control group, showed significantly higher levels of stress, mainly due to the difficulty of managing unexpected events, the feeling of loss of control over one's life and the fear of not being able to cope with the adversities they were experiences. The most critical area, both for ASD and control group, concern the executive function related to emotional reactions. CONCLUSIONS Thus, we argue that the difficulties in self-control, sensory modulation and emotional regulation, represent an element of stress for parents of children with developmental disorders.Implications: Regarding the difficulties of children with ASD, supporting the ways in which caregivers adapt to the signals of children is an important strategy, which has now become a key element of treatments for autism mediated by parents.
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- Magda Di Renzo
- Magda Di Renzo, Institute of Ortofonologia,
Via Salaria 30, 00198 Rome, Italy.
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Lindly OJ, Zuckerman KE, Kuhlthau KA. Healthcare access and services use among US children with autism spectrum disorder. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2019; 23:1419-1430. [PMID: 30497274 PMCID: PMC6941887 DOI: 10.1177/1362361318815237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study aimed to determine associations of healthcare access problems with services use among US children with autism spectrum disorder. We analyzed 2011-2014 National Health Interview Survey data on 651 children with autism spectrum disorder aged 2-17 years. There were three measures of healthcare access problems: (1) delays accessing healthcare, (2) difficulty affording healthcare, and (3) trouble finding a primary care provider. There were five service use measures: (1) ⩾4 office visits, (2) ⩾1 well-child visit, (3) flu vaccine, (4) prescription medication, and (5) ⩾1 emergency department visit. Multivariable regression models estimated associations of ⩾1 healthcare access problem with each service use variable and effect modification by socioeconomic status and race and ethnicity. Twenty-nine percent of children with autism spectrum disorder had ⩾1 healthcare access problem. Having ⩾1 healthcare access problem was associated with lower adjusted odds of ⩾1 well-child visit or prescription medication use but higher adjusted odds of ⩾4 office visits or ⩾1 emergency department visit. No significant association was found for flu vaccine. Associations of healthcare access problems with emergency department use were most pronounced for higher socioeconomic status and White, non-Hispanic subgroups. Intervention, such as insurance expansion, is needed to improve healthcare access for children with autism spectrum disorder.
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- Olivia J Lindly
- 1 Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
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- 1 Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
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Jordan K, Mion L, Lutenbacher M, Dietrich M, Murry V. Innovative Work Behavior of Middle School Faculty and Staff Related to Student Mental Health. J Sch Nurs 2019; 36:442-450. [PMID: 31057033 DOI: 10.1177/1059840519846961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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School nurses may find increased capacity to respond to student mental health needs by understanding and capitalizing on the innovative work behavior (IWB) of faculty and staff. The purpose of this study was to describe IWB related to student mental health among middle school faculty and staff as well as to determine the influence of selected individual characteristics, school characteristics, and behavioral health indicators on IWB related to student mental health. Multimethods of data collection were used including surveys, interviews, and publicly available school data. Data were described and relationships examined via correlational and multiple linear regression analysis and hierarchical linear modeling. The median IWB score was 41 (range 0-84) for faculty and staff participants. An increase in number of years worked in the K-12 environment was associated with less IWB related to student mental health. School nurses who explore IWB by faculty and staff may find opportunities to collaborate and improve student health outcomes.
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- Kasey Jordan
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, 2647The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Human and Organizational Development, 5718Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Salomone E, Leadbitter K, Aldred C, Barrett B, Byford S, Charman T, Howlin P, Green J, Le Couteur A, McConachie H, Parr JR, Pickles A, Slonims V. The Association Between Child and Family Characteristics and the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Caregivers of Children with Autism in Mid-Childhood. J Autism Dev Disord 2019; 48:1189-1198. [PMID: 29177606 PMCID: PMC5861164 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3392-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We examined predictors of mental health difficulties and wellbeing in caregivers of children with autism in the Pre-school Autism Communication Trial cohort in middle childhood (N = 104). Child’s intellectual disability, daily living skills impairment, elevated emotional and behavioural difficulties, high educational level of caregiver and household income below the median significantly predicted caregivers’ mental health difficulties, but autism severity, child communication skills and family circumstances did not. Lower caregiver mental wellbeing was predicted by elevated child emotional and behavioural difficulties. The need to support the mental health and wellbeing of caregivers of children with autism is discussed in light of the results.
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- Erica Salomone
- University of Turin, Via Po, 14, 10123, Turin, Italy. .,Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,UK Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK.,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK.,Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guys and St Thomas University NHS Trust, London, UK
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David OA, Cardoș RAI, Matu S. Is REThink therapeutic game effective in preventing emotional disorders in children and adolescents? Outcomes of a randomized clinical trial. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019; 28:111-122. [PMID: 29992353 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-018-1192-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Therapeutic games represent a promising solution for addressing emotional difficulties in youths. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of the REThink game, in helping children and adolescents, to develop psychological resilience. Therefore, 165 children aged between 10 and 16 years were randomly assigned in one of the three groups: 54 participants in the REThink condition, 55 participants in the Rational Emotive Behavior Education condition, and 56 participants in the waitlist condition. Results indicated that the REThink intervention had a significant impact on emotional symptoms (a moderate-effect size, d = 0.46) and on depressive mood (a large-effect size, d = 0.84). Furthermore, REThink had a significant impact on children's ability to regulate their emotions, with a significant effect on emotional awareness (d = 0.64), and on the ability for emotional control (d = 0.69). In conclusion, the implications of the REThink game are discussed in relationship with resiliency building programs designed for youths. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03308981.
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- Oana A David
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, The International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeş-Bolyai University, No. 37, Republicii Street, 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, The International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeş-Bolyai University, No. 37, Republicii Street, 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, The International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeş-Bolyai University, No. 37, Republicii Street, 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Wang C, Preisser J, Chung Y, Li K. Complementary and alternative medicine use among children with mental health issues: results from the National Health Interview Survey. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:241. [PMID: 30157825 PMCID: PMC6116551 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2307-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mental health issues in children have become a serious public health concern in the U.S. within the past few decades. Emerging evidence suggests that Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) can be beneficial for various mental health issues. However, little is known about the prevalence, reasons, and associated factors of CAM use among this population in the U.S. The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of CAM use among U.S. children with mental health issues. METHODS Utilizing the 2012 National Health Interview Survey data, we used descriptive analysis, Wald F-statistics, and multivariable survey logistic regression models to examine the prevalence, patterns, and associated factors of CAM use in children aged 4-17 (n = 10,233) adjusting for the complex sampling design. RESULTS CAM use is more popular among children with mental health issues compared with those without (19.2% vs. 10.1%, p < 0.001). Herbal remedies (9.1%), mind-body therapies (5.5%), and chiropractic care (5.3%) were the most frequently used modalities. Primary reasons for children to use CAM are because they are helpful (69.2%), natural (55.9%), and holistic (44.7%). The majority of CAM users perceived CAM therapies are helpful. Predictors of CAM use are children who are female, whose parents had a higher educational level and socioeconomic status, and who had at least one co-morbid medical condition. Only 18.4% of CAM usage was recommended by medical doctors. CONCLUSIONS Approximately 10 million parents of children with mental health issues reported the use of CAM therapies, mainly because of their desire for a more natural and holistic healthcare approach. Given that the majority of CAM users perceived CAM therapies as helpful, future studies should investigate the unique contributions of CAM in pediatric psychiatric care. Because a low percentage of CAM use was recommended by medical doctors, educational interventions designed to equip medical professionals with CAM knowledge and experience will be conducive to improving effective patient-physician communication in clinical settings. Since CAM use is reported as more prevalent by parents' of children with higher education and family income, effective strategies designed to reduce disparities in accessing promising CAM therapies are warranted.
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- Claudia Wang
- School of Physical Education, Pingdingshan University, South Weilai Rd, Pingdingshan City New District, Pingdingshan, Henan Province 467000 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 USA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, Seattle, WA 98109 USA
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- Department of Health & Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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Shepherd D, Landon J, Taylor S, Goedeke S. Coping and care-related stress in parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder. ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING 2018; 31:277-290. [DOI: 10.1080/10615806.2018.1442614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Daniel Shepherd
- School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Maternal and Family Processes in Different Subgroups of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. JOURNAL OF ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2018; 47:177-194. [DOI: 10.1007/s10802-018-0404-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Iida N, Wada Y, Yamashita T, Aoyama M, Hirai K, Narumoto J. Effectiveness of parent training in improving stress-coping capability, anxiety, and depression in mothers raising children with autism spectrum disorder. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2018; 14:3355-3362. [PMID: 30573959 PMCID: PMC6292242 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s188387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a stressor, and mothers of ASD children often present with high levels of stress and depression. Interventional steps to enhance parental coping skills and resiliency are more important for parental mental health and the family-centered care of children with ASD than merely reducing parental stress. Although the importance of stress-coping skills is well established, only a few studies have investigated interventional steps to improve parental coping or resiliency. Parent training (PT) is known to improve a mother's mental health. Here, we aimed to assess the effectiveness of PT in improving the stress-coping style of mothers raising children with ASD. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty mothers of children with ASD aged 4-11 years participated in this study. The mothers underwent PT based on the Hizen Parenting Skills Training in Japan, which comprised seven sessions. Each session included education on behavior therapy, individual consultation, and workshops in small groups. Sixteen mothers completed psychological assessment, including the Stress Coping Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Child Behavior Checklist conducted before and after 2 months of PT. RESULTS The outcomes before and after the PT program were compared using the paired t-test and Pearson's correlation. After the PT program, the mothers' stress-coping strategy "positive appraisal" significantly increased (P<0.01) and "escape/avoidance" significantly decreased (P<0.01). The Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (P<0.05) and the trait anxiety scores (P<0.01) also significantly decreased. The change in the stress-coping strategy "distancing" had a significantly negative correlation with the change in the externalizing Child Behavior Checklist T-scores of children with ASD (Pearson r=-0.518, P<0.05). CONCLUSION PT may be effective for mothers of children with ASD to improve their stress-coping style and to decrease their depression and trait anxiety.
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- Naoko Iida
- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, .,Department of Child Psychiatry, Kyoto Prefectural Child Development Support Center, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, .,Fuchu-mikumari Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, .,Department of Child Psychiatry, Kyoto Prefectural Child Development Support Center, Kyoto, Japan, .,Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Yamashita Mental Health Clinic, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural Child Development Support Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural Child Development Support Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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Strength-Based Approaches to Working with Families of Children with ASD. HANDBOOK OF PARENT-IMPLEMENTED INTERVENTIONS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-90994-3_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Kalb LG, Hagopian LP, Gross AL, Vasa RA. Psychometric characteristics of the mental health crisis assessment scale in youth with autism spectrum disorder. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2018; 59:48-56. [PMID: 28524378 DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit high rates of psychopathology. These symptoms can pose a risk of injury to self or others when the child is in crisis. Despite this danger, there are no instruments available to identify those with ASD who are at risk or actively in crisis. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Scale (MCAS), a 28 item parent report measure. METHODS The MCAS was administered to the parents of 606 children and young adults (aged 3-25 years, M age = 13 years, SD = 5 years) enrolled in the Interactive Autism Network, an online registry of families raising a child with ASD. The MCAS asks parents to rate the severity of various emotional and behavioral symptoms exhibited by their child. The parent then selects the behavior they perceive as the most dangerous behavior and rates the acuity of as well as their efficacy in managing this behavior. The MCAS was tested for internal consistency, construct validity, criterion validity, and convergent validity. RESULTS The MCAS demonstrated strong internal consistency (Total Scale Cronbach's α = .88). The exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses suggested that a two factor (acuity and behavioral efficacy) model fit the data well, providing evidence of construct validity. Criterion validity, which was assessed by comparing the MCAS to clinician determination of crisis, indicated high levels of agreement (ROC = .85). Strong positive relationships emerged between the MCAS and measures of family distress (r = .56), parental stress, and frustration (r = .48), and use of emergency psychiatric services (OR = 24.2, 95% CI: 8.6-68.2), indicating convergent validity of the measure (all p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Results of the psychometric analyses suggest the MCAS appears to be a promising tool that can measure mental health crises in youth with ASD.
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- Luther G Kalb
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Center on Aging and Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Pfeiffer B, Coster W, Tucker C, Piller A. Development and Content Validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH 2017; 34:105-121. [PMID: 30760943 PMCID: PMC6370330 DOI: 10.1080/0164212x.2017.1383221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Qualitative methodology was used to develop items for a questionnaire designed to examine the perspectives of parents regarding the impact of the sensory environment on participation for children aged 3 to 5 who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A total of 34 parents/caregivers of children with ASD and 8 experts in ASD and/or measurement completed qualitative interviews for concept, content review, and cognitive interviewing. The result was a pool of 35 items for home/community domains for 3 scales. The outcome of this study was the development and content validation of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire (PSEQ).
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- Beth Pfeiffer
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Shepherd D, Landon J, Goedeke S. Symptom severity, caregiver stress and intervention helpfulness assessed using ratings from parents caring for a child with autism. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2017; 22:585-596. [DOI: 10.1177/1362361316688869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This exploratory study assessed the relationships between autism spectrum disorder symptoms, caregiver stress and intervention helpfulness, using parent ( n = 182) ratings. Advocacy and intervention-related tasks were rated more stressful than support tasks (e.g. toileting, mealtimes), indicating that advocacy is emerging as a major caregiver task for parents. Deficits in prosocial behaviours were perceived to have the highest impact on the child’s function. No difference was found between mean helpfulness ratings across the six representative interventions taken from the New Zealand context. Differences in care-related task stress across intervention choices were better explained by differences in symptom severity, suggesting that impairment drives intervention choice. Limited evidence was uncovered suggesting that intervention helpfulness moderates the relationship between core autism spectrum disorder symptoms and parent stress.
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Hickey EJ, Dubois L, Hartley SL. Positive and negative social exchanges experienced by fathers and mothers of children with autism. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2017; 22:469-478. [PMID: 28326797 DOI: 10.1177/1362361316687117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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When faced with child-related challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder, positive and negative social exchanges may be critical to parents' psychological well-being. This study examined the types and sources of positive and negative social exchanges reported by mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder and their association with parental depressive symptoms in 176 families of children (5-12 years; 85% male) with autism spectrum disorder. One-way repeated measure multivariate analyses of variance and multilevel modeling were used. Results indicated that informational was the most frequent type, and one's spouse was the primary source, of both positive and negative social exchanges. Fathers reported fewer positive, and also fewer negative, social exchanges with family, friends, and health professionals than mothers. Positive and negative social exchanges with one's spouse were most strongly associated with depressive symptoms. Findings have implications for interventions designed to foster optimal outcomes in families of children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Liu CH, Yasui M, Giallo R, Tronick E, Seidman LJ. U.S. Caregivers with Mental Health Problems: Parenting Experiences and Children's Functioning. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2016; 30:753-760. [PMID: 27888971 PMCID: PMC6628684 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2016.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Revised: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 07/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The 2007 National Survey of Children's Health was used to determine the prevalence of poor mental health among U.S. mothers, fathers, and guardians, specific parenting experiences and children's functioning. More guardians (13.7%) reported poor mental health compared to mothers (7.7%) and fathers (5.3%), generalizing to 4.6 million U.S. caregivers with poor mental health. Caregivers with poor mental health were at least 3 times more likely to report children's problematic functioning after accounting for sociodemographic factors and parenting stress and experiences. Research and clinical activities should recognize poor caregiver mental health as a condition that affects parenting and children's functioning.
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- Cindy H Liu
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA.
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- School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Simon AE, Pastor PN, Reuben CA, Huang LN, Goldstrom ID. Use of Mental Health Services by Children Ages Six to 11 With Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties. Psychiatr Serv 2015; 66:930-7. [PMID: 25975889 PMCID: PMC4654459 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The authors reported use of mental health services among children in the United States between ages six and 11 who were described by their parents as having emotional or behavioral difficulties (EBDs). METHODS Using data from the 2010-2012 National Health Interview Survey, the authors estimated the national percentage of children ages six to 11 with serious or minor EBDs (N=2,500) who received treatment for their difficulties, including only mental health services other than medication (psychosocial services), only medication, both psychosocial services and medication, and neither type of service. They calculated the percentage of children who received school-based and non-school-based psychosocial services in 2011-2012 and who had unmet need for psychosocial services in 2010-2012. RESULTS In 2010-2012, 5.8% of U.S. children ages six to 11 had serious EBDs and 17.3% had minor EBDs. Among children with EBDs, 17.8% were receiving both medication and psychosocial services, 28.8% psychosocial services only, 6.8% medication only, and 46.6% neither medication nor psychosocial services. Among children with EBDs in 2011-2012, 18.6% received school-based psychosocial services only, 11.4% non-school-based psychosocial services only, and 17.3% both school- and non-school-based psychosocial services. In 2010-2012, 8.2% of children with EBDs had unmet need for psychosocial services. CONCLUSIONS School-age children with EBDs received a range of mental health services, but nearly half received neither medication nor psychosocial services. School-based providers played a role in delivering psychosocial services, but parents reported an unmet need for psychosocial services among some children.
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- Alan E Simon
- Dr. Simon, Dr. Pastor, and Ms. Reuben are with the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland (e-mail: ). Dr. Huang is with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Goldstrom was a consultant to SAMHSA at the time that this research was completed
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- Dr. Simon, Dr. Pastor, and Ms. Reuben are with the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland (e-mail: ). Dr. Huang is with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Goldstrom was a consultant to SAMHSA at the time that this research was completed
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- Dr. Simon, Dr. Pastor, and Ms. Reuben are with the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland (e-mail: ). Dr. Huang is with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Goldstrom was a consultant to SAMHSA at the time that this research was completed
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- Dr. Simon, Dr. Pastor, and Ms. Reuben are with the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland (e-mail: ). Dr. Huang is with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Goldstrom was a consultant to SAMHSA at the time that this research was completed
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- Dr. Simon, Dr. Pastor, and Ms. Reuben are with the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland (e-mail: ). Dr. Huang is with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Goldstrom was a consultant to SAMHSA at the time that this research was completed
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Goepfert E, Mulé C, von Hahn E, Visco Z, Siegel M. Family System Interventions for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2015; 24:571-83. [PMID: 26092740 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2015.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the severity of impairment, and its impact on systems are a source of ever-growing concern. This article (1) describes briefly the spectrum of ASD and its treatments; (2) discusses the impact that ASD has on the individual, family, and external environment; and (3) discusses the application of family therapy principles in order to meet the needs of children and families affected by ASD. Illustrative case examples are presented.
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- Eric Goepfert
- Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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- Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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- Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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- Maine Medical Center Research Institute, 81 Research Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA
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Zablotsky B, Bramlett M, Blumberg SJ. Factors associated with parental ratings of condition severity for children with autism spectrum disorder. Disabil Health J 2015; 8:626-34. [PMID: 25910554 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Revised: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is currently little consensus on how the severity of a child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be measured, and yet despite the lack of a standardized definition, parents were readily able to answer a question asking them to describe the severity of his/her child's ASD in a national survey. OBJECTIVE The current study examined factors associated with a parent's judgment of ASD severity, by identifying child and household characteristics that were associated with a parent's severity rating of his/her child's ASD, including child ASD symptomatology, child impact, and family impact. METHODS Data came from the 2011 Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services ("Pathways"). A total of 967 parents in households with a child diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 6-17 were eligible for the current study. A measurement model was used to create latent factors of child symptoms, child impact, and family impact; multivariate logistic regression models examined the relationship between these latent factors and the parent's severity rating of their child's ASD. RESULTS Children with higher family impact factor scores were more likely to have parents who rated their child's ASD as the most severe. Surprisingly, symptomatology and impact on the child were less predictive of severe ratings. CONCLUSIONS A parent's conceptualization of their child's ASD severity may vary more as a function of the impact of the child's condition on the family and less as a function of the symptoms exhibited by the child or the impact directly felt by the child.
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- Benjamin Zablotsky
- National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA.
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- National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
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- National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
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Dinan TG, Borre YE, Cryan JF. Genomics of schizophrenia: time to consider the gut microbiome? Mol Psychiatry 2014; 19:1252-7. [PMID: 25288135 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Research into the genomics of schizophrenia promises much, but so far is resplendent with failures to replicate, and has yielded little of therapeutic potential. Within our bodies resides a dynamic population of gut microbes forming a symbiotic superorganism comprising a myriad of bacteria of approximately 10(14) cells, containing 100 times the number of genes of the human genome and weighing approximately the same as the human brain. Recent preclinical investigations indicate that these microbes majorly impact on cognitive function and fundamental behavior patterns, such as social interaction and stress management. We are pivotally dependent on the neuroactive substances produced by such bacteria. The biological diversity of this ecosystem is established in the initial months of life and is highly impacted upon by environmental factors. To date, this vast quantity of DNA has been largely ignored in schizophrenia research. Perhaps it is time to reconsider this omission.
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- T G Dinan
- 1] Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College, Cork, Ireland [2] Department of Psychiatry, Cork University Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College, Cork, Ireland
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- 1] Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College, Cork, Ireland [2] Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Parent and Family Outcomes of PEERS: A Social Skills Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2014; 45:752-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2231-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Pet dog ownership decisions for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. J Pediatr Nurs 2014; 29:114-23. [PMID: 24183985 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Revised: 08/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the role of pet dogs in families of children with autism. Sixty-seven percent of families owned dogs and 94% reported that their children were bonded to their dogs. Parents described previous experience with dogs and beliefs in their benefits as influential in their dog ownership decision-making process. Children living with dogs interacted with them in play and/or sharing personal space. Sensory issues of the children impacted their interaction with dogs inside and outside the home. Time and cost of care were identified burdens of dog ownership. Benefits were the opportunity to learn responsibility and companionship.
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Treating the whole person with autism: the proceedings of the Autism Speaks National Autism Conference. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2014; 44:26-47. [PMID: 24491508 DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The identification of autism spectrum disorders has increased dramatically over the past decade, with the latest estimates indicating prevalence as high as 1 in 54 boys. There is greater awareness of medical conditions that co-occur with autism and expansion of treatment options. Closer scrutiny has led to refinement of the diagnostic criteria, and there have been advances in genetics examining potential causal factors. Transition to adulthood is an area of growing concern, and professionals and families require guidance on this issue. This article summarizes the proceedings of the Autism Speaks conference on Treating the Whole Person with Autism: Care across the Lifespan. The conference was organized with the intent of providing a forum for both families and professionals to learn about the most current research in the field. Dr. Sue Swedo provides important background information regarding the changes in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders. She particularly deals with the concerns of individuals and families that their autism diagnosis may change. Recommendations for genetic testing and its interpretation are provided by Dr. David Miller. His discussion helps make sense of the utility of genetic testing for ASD, along with demonstration of the complexity of determining which genetic factors are doing what and through which pathways. Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele provides useful background information on how medicines are initially identified and for what purpose and goes on to describe the present and future treatments in pharmacology. Medical issues are addressed by Dr. Paul Carbone, especially the coordination of comprehensive services through the medical home model of care. Dr. Julie Lounds Taylor concludes with guidance on preparation for adulthood, a topic of great importance to families as their child matures and for the professionals who will help guide this transition.
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Gatzoyia D, Kotsis K, Koullourou I, Goulia P, Carvalho AF, Soulis S, Hyphantis T. The association of illness perceptions with depressive symptoms and general psychological distress in parents of an offspring with autism spectrum disorder. Disabil Health J 2013; 7:173-80. [PMID: 24680046 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2013] [Revised: 09/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a severe stressor and parents often present high levels of depression. Depression is associated with illness perceptions but this association has not been studied in parents of ASD offspring. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological distress symptoms and their associations with illness perceptions in parents with an ASD offspring. METHODS In 111 parents of ASD offspring we assessed depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), illness perceptions (B-IPQ) and general psychological distress (GHQ-28). Multiple linear and logistic regressions were used to assess their independent associations. RESULTS The prevalence of parental clinically significant depressive symptoms was 34.2%, while 55% presented clinically significant levels of general psychological distress. Younger parents and those with lower financial resources had greater psychological distress and more severe depressive symptoms. Parents felt that the condition impacted their lives and believed it would be chronic. Their beliefs about the consequences and the chronicity of the disorder were significant independent correlates of their psychological distress and depressive symptoms severity. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that a remarkable proportion of parents with an ASD offspring present clinically significant depressive symptoms, which were associated with illness perceptions relevant to the consequences and the chronicity of the disorder. Our data encourage psychotherapeutic interventions aiming to support parents to deal with the consequences and chronicity of their offspring's disorder, in order to reduce parental psychological distress.
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- Dimitra Gatzoyia
- Department of Primary Education, Special and Intercultural Education, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Primary Education, Special and Intercultural Education, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
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Estes A, Olson E, Sullivan K, Greenson J, Winter J, Dawson G, Munson J. Parenting-related stress and psychological distress in mothers of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Brain Dev 2013; 35:133-8. [PMID: 23146332 PMCID: PMC3552060 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2012.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 215] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2012] [Revised: 09/05/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are at risk for higher stress levels than parents of children with other developmental disabilities and typical development. Recent advances in early diagnosis have resulted in younger children being diagnosed with ASDs but factors associated with parent stress in this age group are not well understood. AIMS The present study examined parenting-related stress and psychological distress in mothers of toddlers with ASD, developmental delay without ASD (DD), and typical development. The impact of child problem behavior and daily living skills on parenting-stress and psychological distress were further investigated. METHODS Participants were part of a larger research study on early ASD intervention. RESULTS Parent self-report of parenting-related stress and psychological distress was utilized. Parents of toddlers with ASD demonstrated increased parenting-related stress compared with parents of toddlers with DD and typical development. However, psychological distress did not differ significantly between the groups. Child behavior problems, but not daily living skills emerged as a significant predictor of parenting-related stress and psychological distress. This was true for both mothers of children with ASD and DD. CONCLUSIONS These finding suggest that parents' abilities to manage and reduce behavior problems is a critical target for interventions for young children with ASD and DD in order to improve child functioning and decrease parenting-related stress.
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- Annette Estes
- Dept. of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States.
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Iida H, Rozier RG. Mother-perceived social capital and children's oral health and use of dental care in the United States. Am J Public Health 2013; 103:480-7. [PMID: 23327253 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We examined the association between mother-perceived neighborhood social capital and oral health status and dental care use in US children. METHODS We analyzed data for 67 388 children whose mothers participated in the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health. We measured mothers' perceived social capital with a 4-item social capital index (SCI) that captures reciprocal help, support, and trust in the neighborhood. Dependent variables were mother-perceived ratings of their child's oral health, unmet dental care needs, and lack of a previous-year preventive dental visit. We performed bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses for each outcome. RESULTS After we controlled for potential confounders, children of mothers with high (SCI = 5-7) and lower levels (SCI ≥ 8) of social capital were 15% (P = .05) and about 40% (P ≤ .02), respectively, more likely to forgo preventive dental visits than were children of mothers with the highest social capital (SCI = 4). Mothers with the lowest SCI were 79% more likely to report unmet dental care needs for their children than were mothers with highest SCI (P = .01). CONCLUSIONS A better understanding of social capital's effects on children's oral health risks may help address oral health disparities.
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- Hiroko Iida
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.
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Parent and family impact of autism spectrum disorders: a review and proposed model for intervention evaluation. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2012; 15:247-77. [PMID: 22869324 DOI: 10.1007/s10567-012-0119-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 371] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be an overwhelming experience for parents and families. The pervasive and severe deficits often present in children with ASD are associated with a plethora of difficulties in caregivers, including decreased parenting efficacy, increased parenting stress, and an increase in mental and physical health problems compared with parents of both typically developing children and children with other developmental disorders. In addition to significant financial strain and time pressures, high rates of divorce and lower overall family well-being highlight the burden that having a child with an ASD can place on families. These parent and family effects reciprocally and negatively impact the diagnosed child and can even serve to diminish the positive effects of intervention. However, most interventions for ASD are evaluated only in terms of child outcomes, ignoring parent and family factors that may have an influence on both the immediate and long-term effects of therapy. It cannot be assumed that even significant improvements in the diagnosed child will ameliorate the parent and family distress already present, especially as the time and expense of intervention can add further family disruption. Thus, a new model of intervention evaluation is proposed, which incorporates these factors and better captures the transactional nature of these relationships.
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Robinson LR, Bitsko RH, Schieve LA, Visser SN. Tourette syndrome, parenting aggravation, and the contribution of co-occurring conditions among a nationally representative sample. Disabil Health J 2012; 6:26-35. [PMID: 23260608 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2012.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2012] [Revised: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 10/23/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous research suggests that parents of a child with Tourette Syndrome (TS) have lower self-concepts, higher caregiver burden, and more difficulties with home activities. However, the contributions of TS and mental, emotional, or behavioral (MEB) conditions to family functioning are difficult to identify from previous research due to relatively small TS sample sizes and high rates of co-occurring conditions within samples of children with TS. OBJECTIVE The current study hypothesized that families of children with TS would report significantly more family functioning difficulties (more parenting aggravation, more difficulty with coping with the child's care, less parent-child communication, and less consistent family routines). Specifically, co-occurring conditions would contribute substantially to reported parenting aggravation. METHOD Parent-reported data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health were analyzed, including whether the child had been diagnosed with TS or an MEB. Weighted analyses were restricted to US children 6-17 years of age (n = 64,034) and adjusted for child age, sex, race and ethnicity. RESULTS Parents of children with TS were more likely to fall into the high parenting aggravation index category compared with parents of children without TS (aPR = 3.8, 95% CI: 2.2-6.6). Controlling for the co-occurring MEB conditions attenuated the relations between TS and parenting aggravation; however, a significant effect for TS remained in some cases. CONCLUSION Parents of children with TS may face significant challenges in raising their children, leading to increased parenting aggravation; these challenges appear to be primarily associated with the presence of co-occurring MEB conditions.
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- Lara R Robinson
- Child Development Studies Team, Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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The Association Between Mental Health, Stress, and Coping Supports in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Autism Dev Disord 2012; 43:1380-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1693-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Schieve LA, Gonzalez V, Boulet SL, Visser SN, Rice CE, Van Naarden Braun K, Boyle CA. Concurrent medical conditions and health care use and needs among children with learning and behavioral developmental disabilities, National Health Interview Survey, 2006-2010. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 33:467-476. [PMID: 22119694 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2011] [Accepted: 10/07/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Studies document various associated health risks for children with developmental disabilities (DDs). Further study is needed by disability type. Using the 2006-2010 National Health Interview Surveys, we assessed the prevalence of numerous medical conditions (e.g. asthma, frequent diarrhea/colitis, seizures), health care use measures (e.g. seeing a medical specialist and >9 office visits in past year), health impact measures (e.g. needing help with personal care), and selected indicators of unmet health needs (e.g. unable to afford needed prescription medications) among a nationally representative sample of children ages 3-17 years, with and without DDs. Children in four mutually exclusive developmental disability groups: autism (N = 375), intellectual disability (ID) without autism (N = 238); attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without autism or ID (N = 2901); and learning disability (LD) or other developmental delay without ADHD, autism, or ID (N = 1955); were compared to children without DDs (N = 35,775) on each condition or health care measure of interest. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were calculated from weighted logistic regression models that accounted for the complex sample design. Prevalence estimates for most medical conditions examined were moderately to markedly higher for children in all four DD groups than children without DDs. Most differences were statistically significant after adjustment for child sex, age, race/ethnicity, and maternal education. Children in all DD groups also had significantly higher estimates for health care use, impact, and unmet needs measures than children without DDs. This study provides empirical evidence that children with DDs require increased pediatric and specialist services, both for their core functional deficits and concurrent medical conditions.
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- Laura A Schieve
- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States.
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