Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify key factors associated with severe stress in families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS: Questionnaires were mailed to families with one or more children with a diagnosis of ASD. Data from 543 surveys were analyzed using u...
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| author | Sim, A. Vaz, S. Cordier, Reinie Joosten, Annette Parsons, D. Smith, C. Falkmer, Torbjorn |
| author_facet | Sim, A. Vaz, S. Cordier, Reinie Joosten, Annette Parsons, D. Smith, C. Falkmer, Torbjorn |
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| description | PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify key factors associated with severe stress in families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS: Questionnaires were mailed to families with one or more children with a diagnosis of ASD. Data from 543 surveys were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Forty-four percent (n = 241) of the caregivers reported severe family stress related to raising a child with ASD. Severe family stress was associated with (1) reduced ability to socialize; (2) not having accessed individual therapy; (3) negative co-parent relationships; and (4) high out of pockets costs due to the child's ASD. The specific ASD diagnosis, comorbid conditions, socio-demographic variables, and social support were not associated with severe family stress. CONCLUSION: The findings of the current study highlight the importance of a systemic approach to family stress, whereby individual, family, and ecological factors are investigated. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-543062017-09-13T15:49:27Z Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder Sim, A. Vaz, S. Cordier, Reinie Joosten, Annette Parsons, D. Smith, C. Falkmer, Torbjorn PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify key factors associated with severe stress in families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS: Questionnaires were mailed to families with one or more children with a diagnosis of ASD. Data from 543 surveys were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Forty-four percent (n = 241) of the caregivers reported severe family stress related to raising a child with ASD. Severe family stress was associated with (1) reduced ability to socialize; (2) not having accessed individual therapy; (3) negative co-parent relationships; and (4) high out of pockets costs due to the child's ASD. The specific ASD diagnosis, comorbid conditions, socio-demographic variables, and social support were not associated with severe family stress. CONCLUSION: The findings of the current study highlight the importance of a systemic approach to family stress, whereby individual, family, and ecological factors are investigated. 2017 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54306 10.1080/17518423.2017.1326185 Informa Healthcare restricted |
| spellingShingle | Sim, A. Vaz, S. Cordier, Reinie Joosten, Annette Parsons, D. Smith, C. Falkmer, Torbjorn Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title_full | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title_short | Factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| title_sort | factors associated with stress in families of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54306 |