Title |
Factors associated with negative co-parenting experiences in families of a child with autism spectrum disorder
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Published in |
Developmental Neurorehabilitation, August 2015
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DOI | 10.3109/17518423.2015.1069414 |
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Authors |
Angela Sim, Reinie Cordier, Sharmila Vaz, Julie Netto, Torbjörn Falkmer |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to identify key factors associated with negative co-parenting experiences in parents raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Questionnaires were sent to families with one or more children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Parents of 142 children with autism spectrum disorder indicated that the diagnosis had a very negative impact on their co-parent relationship. A multivariate logistic regression model was run to analyze the association of these experiences with various demographic, family and community factors. Three factors were associated with negative co-parenting relationships: (1) family stress due to the child's diagnosis, (2) effects of the diagnosis on parents' relationship with their other children and (3) distance travelled to the nearest medical facility. Findings highlight the need to further explore family dynamics, particularly the relationships between the co-parenting alliance, other family members and the extra-familial environment. |
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