Qualitative longitudinal interviews
with parents of children with autism on coping behaviors
Not exact matches
She counsels other
parents of children with autism now.
Some
of the
parents of autistic
children would like their
children to be cured
of the difficulties created by their
autism, but they recognize the benefits (musical and mathematical abilities, for instance) that often go along
with being autistic.
Says Gordon, «As the
parent of a
child with autism, I wished that Julia had come out years before, when my own
child was at the Sesame Street age.»
Carol Potter, a senior researcher at Leeds Metropolitan University is running the UK's first National Survey
of Fathers
of Children with Autism (children aged 19 or under) to find out more about their vital parenti
Children with Autism (
children aged 19 or under) to find out more about their vital parenti
children aged 19 or under) to find out more about their vital
parenting role.
Jerry Kartzinel, MD, shares advice for
parents of children with autism and explains why gluten free and casein free diets help
children with autism and how it helps them
The
Parenting Chaos blog is a unique blog run by a team
of superstar women who either have backgrounds in
child education or have worked
with children who have sensory challenges, such as
autism.
Dealing
with the day - to - day challenges
of parenting a
child with autism can be overwhelming.
If you are the
parents of a
child with autism, consider adopting a pet for your
child or even investing in an
autism assistance dog, which, besides being a pet and best friend, can also help you care for your
child.
Autism is rare (despite the publicity), but because autistic children may be delayed in their achievement of developmental milestones, from infant development to adolescence, parent education about the signs of autism, and coping with the condition, is extremely impo
Autism is rare (despite the publicity), but because autistic
children may be delayed in their achievement
of developmental milestones, from infant development to adolescence,
parent education about the signs
of autism, and coping with the condition, is extremely impo
autism, and coping
with the condition, is extremely important.
Public awareness
of the difficulties
of raising
children with autism has skyrocketed,
with the result that many
parents are concerned about this developmental condition.
Books and blogs
Parenting Through The Storm: How to Handle the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between, By Ann Douglas The Sibling Support Project Helpful books on
Autism, from my blog Life as the sibling
of a
child with Autism
Think It Through
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Parents with a
child in a wheelchair need not explain their situation, but a
child who has
autism will not have an obvious sign
of a disorder or problem.
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To squadgirl107 - as a
parent of a 7 year old
with autism, I always worry how
parents might explain my
child to their own and if it will impact if the
child wants to play
with mine.
We provide
parents and professionals
with a variety
of resources and trainings to help them maximize the early language learning
of all
children — including those
with or at risk
of language delays and those
with developmental challenges such as
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Q: As a mother
of a
child with autism, I am often given eye rolls or useless
parenting advice from others when she is acting up in public.
Real life stories from
parents of children on the spectrum as well as from adults
with autism to inspire and bring hope.
Parents talk about the struggles and triumphs
of raising
children with Autism.
Parents of children with disorders such as
autism, apraxia
of speech, and stuttering issues may want to consult
with a speech therapist before getting started.
Parents of children with special needs, like Down syndrome or autism, might also look for help from support groups of parents that have had to deal with the same
Parents of children with special needs, like Down syndrome or
autism, might also look for help from support groups
of parents that have had to deal with the same
parents that have had to deal
with the same issues.
I care that she's a single 33 year old unemployed woman
with six fatherless
children (one
of whom has
autism) who lives
with her bankrupt
parents and intentionally had 8 more
children who will probably have long term medical problems themselves due to her stupid decisions.
API has many resources for
parents of children with autism, including:
Naseef, Robert SPECIAL
CHILDREN, CHALLENGED PARENTS Carol Publishing Group, 1997 The author, a psychologist and father of a child with autism, helps parents come to terms with their own feelings surrounding their special needs children and explains the need for nurturing and loving guidance for these c
CHILDREN, CHALLENGED
PARENTS Carol Publishing Group, 1997 The author, a psychologist and father of a child with autism, helps parents come to terms with their own feelings surrounding their special needs children and explains the need for nurturing and loving guidance for these ch
PARENTS Carol Publishing Group, 1997 The author, a psychologist and father
of a
child with autism, helps
parents come to terms with their own feelings surrounding their special needs children and explains the need for nurturing and loving guidance for these ch
parents come to terms
with their own feelings surrounding their special needs
children and explains the need for nurturing and loving guidance for these c
children and explains the need for nurturing and loving guidance for these
childrenchildren.
Dr. Greenspan also developed Floortime therapy, a treatment approach for
children with autism and developmental disabilities that addresses the speech, motor and cognitive skill delays
of affected
children holistically, via emotional development and interpersonal communication, through the
parent -
child attachment relationship.
«This is the largest randomized trial
of any behavioral intervention in
children with autism spectrum disorder, and it shows that
parent training works,» notes Lawrence Scahill, MSN, PhD, professor
of pediatrics at Marcus and Emory School
of Medicine, who directed the study.
A multi-site study sponsored by the National Institute
of Mental Health (NIMH) finds young
children with autism spectrum disorder and serious behavioral problems respond positively to a 24 - week structured
parent training.
Parents of children with autism are often familiar
with inappropriate behaviors; perhaps the most terrifying
of these behaviors are self - injurious actions or actions that injure others, including biting.
The scientists then examined whether structural variants in these regions were associated
with autism by examining the pattern
of transmission from
parents to their autistic and nonautistic
children.
Do all
children with autism really need to be cuddlier, or are
parents just (understandably) longing for more
of this type
of connection?
Parents trying to help their
children manage the constellation
of symptoms associated
with autism have had few drug options available to treat key aspects
of the disorder.
Many
parents of children with autism are opting for unorthodox remedies, some
of them no better than snake oil
Parents of young
children diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience significant difficulties in discussing treatment options
with the
child's pediatrician, according to new research.
«Sharing treatment decisions challenges doctors,
parents of young
children with autism: Researchers find gaps in knowledge, communication about ASD treatment choices.»
Most previous research into the heredity
of autism has ignored a possible decision on the part
of parents with affected
children to reduce their subsequent
child - bearing, a situation that occurs
with some birth defects and has been termed «reproductive stoppage.»
The paper did not assess the reasons behind such a decision, but it may indicate that
parents are either concerned about having another affected
child or don't have the ability to care for another
child after having one
with ASD, according to Lisa Croen, PhD, an epidemiologist and director
of the
Autism Research Program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, who helped design the study and was a co-author
of the paper.
«Finding
children with autism to be more strongly bonded to smaller dogs, and
parents reporting strong attachments between their
children and other pets, such as rabbits or cats, serves as evidence that other types
of pets could benefit
children with autism as well,» Carlisle said.
Indeed, at present,
autism can only be diagnosed based on clinical signs, through the observation
of children and interviews
with their
parents.
«Based on our research criteria,
parents report that the girls in our study
with autism seem to have a more difficult time with day - to - day skills than the boys,» says Allison Ratto, Ph.D., lead author of the study and a clinical psychologist within the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's Nat
autism seem to have a more difficult time
with day - to - day skills than the boys,» says Allison Ratto, Ph.D., lead author
of the study and a clinical psychologist within the Center for
Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's Nat
Autism Spectrum Disorders at
Children's National.
The study reviewed the records
of 2,437
children, born between 1988 and 1998 in Stockholm, in response to
parents and teachers who had raised concerns about whether
children with a Somali background were overrepresented in the total group
of children with autism.
«Raising a
child with autism: How optimism can help to cope: Research sheds light on relationship between optimism, coping strategies, and depressive symptoms
of Hispanic
parents of children with autism.»
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised eyebrows, and concern among current and prospective
parents,
with a report documenting that the rate
of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in the United States jumped 30 % between 2008 and 2010, from one in 88 to one in 68
children.
Although this study was relatively small and not designed to develop theories about disorder heritability risk and eye - movement abnormalities, Mosconi notes that potentially «there would be greater risk [
of having a
child with autism] if both
parents are showing it.»
About 3,100
of the participants are from simplex families,
with a single
child affected by
autism but unaffected
parents and siblings; the remaining are from multiplex families, which have two or more affected siblings.
«Mothers
of teens
with autism report higher levels
of stress, but optimism can be a buffer: Research suggests a positive outlook can mitigate the psychological effects
of parenting a
child with autism.»
Without a way to forecast whether the early warning signs
of autism will develop into severe impairment,
parents of children with the disorder are left
with one harrowing option: Wait and see.
«Tracking devices may improve quality
of life for
parents of children with autism: National study suggests trackers using radio, Bluetooth or global positioning system technology help ease anxiety for
parents of children who wander.»
«In recent years,
parents and professionals have become increasingly aware
of not only the dangers associated
with wandering by
children with autism, but also the emotional toll this places on families and the limits it imposes on activities,» Dr. Adesman said.
«Many
parents of children with autism are already obtaining and using oxytocin nasal spray
with their
child, and clinical trials
of the spray's effects are underway all over the world.