Attachment and Symbolic Play in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Inbal MARCU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39-9 (September 2009)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 39-9 (September 2009) . - p.1321-1328 Titre : Attachment and Symbolic Play in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Inbal MARCU, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur Année de publication : 2009 Article en page(s) : p.1321-1328 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Attachment Symbolic-play Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The association between attachment and symbolic play was examined in a sample of 45 preschool age boys with autism spectrum disorders. Attachment was assessed using the strange situation procedure, and the frequency, duration, diversity and complexity of child-initiated symbolic play was assessed from observations of mother–child interactions during free play and doll play. We hypothesized that children with secure attachments will score higher on measures of symbolic play compared to children with insecure attachments, and that children with organized attachments will also score higher on measures of symbolic play compared to children with disorganized attachments. Only the second hypothesis received support, and the reasons for this, as well as the implications of the findings for attachment theory, are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0747-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=814 [article] Attachment and Symbolic Play in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Inbal MARCU, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur . - 2009 . - p.1321-1328. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 39-9 (September 2009) . - p.1321-1328 Mots-clés : Autism Attachment Symbolic-play Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The association between attachment and symbolic play was examined in a sample of 45 preschool age boys with autism spectrum disorders. Attachment was assessed using the strange situation procedure, and the frequency, duration, diversity and complexity of child-initiated symbolic play was assessed from observations of mother–child interactions during free play and doll play. We hypothesized that children with secure attachments will score higher on measures of symbolic play compared to children with insecure attachments, and that children with organized attachments will also score higher on measures of symbolic play compared to children with disorganized attachments. Only the second hypothesis received support, and the reasons for this, as well as the implications of the findings for attachment theory, are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0747-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=814

Coherence of Representations Regarding the Child, Resolution of the Child’s Diagnosis and Emotional Availability: A Study of Arab-Israeli Mothers of Children with ASD / Efrat SHER-CENSOR in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-10 (October 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-10 (October 2017) . - p.3139-3149 Titre : Coherence of Representations Regarding the Child, Resolution of the Child’s Diagnosis and Emotional Availability: A Study of Arab-Israeli Mothers of Children with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Marwa SAID, Auteur ; Nagham BARANSI, Auteur ; Kholud AMARA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3139-3149 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Five minute speech sample-coherence  Resolution of the diagnosis  Maternal sensitivity  Emotional availability  Arab-Israeli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the interplay of mothers’ coherent representations of their child (i.e., multidimensional and balanced view); resolution of the child’s ASD diagnosis (i.e., acceptance); and emotional availability to the child in the unique cultural context of Arab-Israeli families. Participants were 46 mothers and their 2–8 year old sons. Coherent representations and resolution of the diagnosis were assessed using narrative measures. Emotional availability (namely, sensitivity, structuring, and lack of intrusiveness and hostility) was observed during mother–child play interactions. Results suggested that coherent and resolved mothers were more emotionally available than incoherent and/or unresolved mothers. These findings highlight the importance of supporting mothers’ ability to accept the child’s diagnosis and see the unique characteristics of the child beyond his ASD symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3228-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=319 [article] Coherence of Representations Regarding the Child, Resolution of the Child’s Diagnosis and Emotional Availability: A Study of Arab-Israeli Mothers of Children with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Marwa SAID, Auteur ; Nagham BARANSI, Auteur ; Kholud AMARA, Auteur . - p.3139-3149. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-10 (October 2017) . - p.3139-3149 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Five minute speech sample-coherence  Resolution of the diagnosis  Maternal sensitivity  Emotional availability  Arab-Israeli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the interplay of mothers’ coherent representations of their child (i.e., multidimensional and balanced view); resolution of the child’s ASD diagnosis (i.e., acceptance); and emotional availability to the child in the unique cultural context of Arab-Israeli families. Participants were 46 mothers and their 2–8 year old sons. Coherent representations and resolution of the diagnosis were assessed using narrative measures. Emotional availability (namely, sensitivity, structuring, and lack of intrusiveness and hostility) was observed during mother–child play interactions. Results suggested that coherent and resolved mothers were more emotionally available than incoherent and/or unresolved mothers. These findings highlight the importance of supporting mothers’ ability to accept the child’s diagnosis and see the unique characteristics of the child beyond his ASD symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3228-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=319

Early attachment and maternal insightfulness predict educational placement of children with autism / Smadar DOLEV in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8-8 (August 2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 8-8 (August 2014) . - p.958-967 Titre : Early attachment and maternal insightfulness predict educational placement of children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.958-967 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Educational placement  Maternal insightfulness  Attachment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract We examined whether mothers’ insightfulness – their capacity to “see things from the child's point of view” – and children's attachment, both assessed during the preschool years, are associated with the educational placement of children with ASD in middle childhood and early adolescence beyond the prediction offered by children's IQ and interactive competence. 39 boys with autism and their mothers participated. We assessed mothers’ insightfulness, and children's attachment to their mothers, their intelligence and their interactional competencies. The results supported our hypothesis. The emotional quality of the relationship between the children and their mothers during the preschool age, as reflected in the mothers’ insightfulness and the children's attachment security, predicted children's educational placement in inclusive programs 4.5 and 8.5 years later, over and above the prediction offered by children's IQ and their interactive competence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.04.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=233 [article] Early attachment and maternal insightfulness predict educational placement of children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur . - p.958-967. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 8-8 (August 2014) . - p.958-967 Mots-clés : Autism  Educational placement  Maternal insightfulness  Attachment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract We examined whether mothers’ insightfulness – their capacity to “see things from the child's point of view” – and children's attachment, both assessed during the preschool years, are associated with the educational placement of children with ASD in middle childhood and early adolescence beyond the prediction offered by children's IQ and interactive competence. 39 boys with autism and their mothers participated. We assessed mothers’ insightfulness, and children's attachment to their mothers, their intelligence and their interactional competencies. The results supported our hypothesis. The emotional quality of the relationship between the children and their mothers during the preschool age, as reflected in the mothers’ insightfulness and the children's attachment security, predicted children's educational placement in inclusive programs 4.5 and 8.5 years later, over and above the prediction offered by children's IQ and their interactive competence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.04.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=233

Mothers of securely attached children with autism spectrum disorder are more sensitive than mothers of insecurely attached children / Nina KOREN-KARIE in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 50-5 (May 2009)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 50-5 (May 2009) . - p.643-650 Titre : Mothers of securely attached children with autism spectrum disorder are more sensitive than mothers of insecurely attached children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur Année de publication : 2009 Article en page(s) : p.643-650 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Attachment autistic-disorder maternal-sensitivity parent–child interaction parent–child-relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In the current study we examined the links between maternal sensitivity and children's secure attachment in a sample of 45 preschool-age boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). We hypothesized that mothers of securely attached children would be more sensitive to their children than mothers of insecurely attached children. Children's attachment was assessed using Ainsworth's Strange Situation Procedure (SSP; Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, & Wall, 1978). Mothers' sensitivity and children's responsiveness to their mothers were assessed using the Emotional Availability Scales (Biringen, Robinson, & Emde, 1993). The findings supported our hypothesis: mothers of securely attached children were more sensitive to their children even when controlling for the severity of children's diagnosis (Autism Disorder vs. Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)), children's level of functioning (high vs. low), and children's levels of responsiveness. The significance of sensitivity for security of attachment in ASD and the implications of these findings for the validity of the SSP in children with ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2008.02043.x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=732 [article] Mothers of securely attached children with autism spectrum disorder are more sensitive than mothers of insecurely attached children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur . - 2009 . - p.643-650. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 50-5 (May 2009) . - p.643-650 Mots-clés : Attachment autistic-disorder maternal-sensitivity parent–child interaction parent–child-relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In the current study we examined the links between maternal sensitivity and children's secure attachment in a sample of 45 preschool-age boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). We hypothesized that mothers of securely attached children would be more sensitive to their children than mothers of insecurely attached children. Children's attachment was assessed using Ainsworth's Strange Situation Procedure (SSP; Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, & Wall, 1978). Mothers' sensitivity and children's responsiveness to their mothers were assessed using the Emotional Availability Scales (Biringen, Robinson, & Emde, 1993). The findings supported our hypothesis: mothers of securely attached children were more sensitive to their children even when controlling for the severity of children's diagnosis (Autism Disorder vs. Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)), children's level of functioning (high vs. low), and children's levels of responsiveness. The significance of sensitivity for security of attachment in ASD and the implications of these findings for the validity of the SSP in children with ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2008.02043.x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=732

Play interactions of autistic preschoolers with their mothers and fathers without toys yield more positive interactions than play with toys / David OPPENHEIM in Autism, 29-8 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-8 (August 2025) . - p.1987-1997 Titre : Play interactions of autistic preschoolers with their mothers and fathers without toys yield more positive interactions than play with toys Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Michal MOTTES-PELEG, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1987-1997 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  emotional availability  fathers  parent-child interaction  play Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Observations of parent-child play with toys are often used to assess interactions between parents and non-autistic as well as autistic children, but some research indicates that play without toys may elicit more positive interactions than play with toys. The first goal of the study was to examine whether this is true in the case of autistic preschoolers by comparing their play with their parents with versus without toys. The second goal was to compare mother- and father-child interactions. Seventy-eight autistic preschooler boys were observed interacting in counterbalanced mother- and father-child play with or without toys, and interactions were coded using the Emotional Availability scales. Results revealed that for both mothers and fathers scores on all of the EA scales in the play episode without toys were higher than scores in the episode with toys. Also, almost no differences were found between children?s interactions with their mothers and fathers in both play with or without toys. Both findings broaden our understanding of the early social experiences of autistic children with their parents.Lay Abstract Researchers that study the development of young children often observe them playing with their parents with toys. However, a few studies and clinical experience suggest that the interactions between parents and children are often more positive when they play without toys. The first goal of the study was to find out if this is true for autistic preschoolers. We observed 78 children playing with each of their parents, and compared their play with and without toys. The second goal of the study was to compare mother- and father-child interactions to discover if they are similar or different from one another. We measured the emotional quality of parent-child interactions using scales that measure the behavior of both parents and children toward one another. We studied only boys because autism may present differently in girls. We discovered that both parents' and children?s behavior were more positive when they were playing without toys compared to when they were playing with toys. Also, when we compared the emotional quality of how children played with their mothers and their fathers we found almost no differences, both in how the parents and the children behaved. The findings are important because they can guide researchers, clinicians, and parents to include both play with toys and play without toys in studies, interventions, and daily life. They also emphasize the importance of fathers, because although the fathers in the study were somewhat less involved in everyday caregiving with their children compared to mothers, they had interactions with the children that were as positive as those children had with their mothers. Importantly, we do not know if the findings apply to autistic girls as well. En ligne : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613251329975 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564 [article] Play interactions of autistic preschoolers with their mothers and fathers without toys yield more positive interactions than play with toys [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / David OPPENHEIM, Auteur ; Michal MOTTES-PELEG, Auteur ; Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur . - p.1987-1997. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-8 (August 2025) . - p.1987-1997 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  emotional availability  fathers  parent-child interaction  play Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Observations of parent-child play with toys are often used to assess interactions between parents and non-autistic as well as autistic children, but some research indicates that play without toys may elicit more positive interactions than play with toys. The first goal of the study was to examine whether this is true in the case of autistic preschoolers by comparing their play with their parents with versus without toys. The second goal was to compare mother- and father-child interactions. Seventy-eight autistic preschooler boys were observed interacting in counterbalanced mother- and father-child play with or without toys, and interactions were coded using the Emotional Availability scales. Results revealed that for both mothers and fathers scores on all of the EA scales in the play episode without toys were higher than scores in the episode with toys. Also, almost no differences were found between children?s interactions with their mothers and fathers in both play with or without toys. Both findings broaden our understanding of the early social experiences of autistic children with their parents.Lay Abstract Researchers that study the development of young children often observe them playing with their parents with toys. However, a few studies and clinical experience suggest that the interactions between parents and children are often more positive when they play without toys. The first goal of the study was to find out if this is true for autistic preschoolers. We observed 78 children playing with each of their parents, and compared their play with and without toys. The second goal of the study was to compare mother- and father-child interactions to discover if they are similar or different from one another. We measured the emotional quality of parent-child interactions using scales that measure the behavior of both parents and children toward one another. We studied only boys because autism may present differently in girls. We discovered that both parents' and children?s behavior were more positive when they were playing without toys compared to when they were playing with toys. Also, when we compared the emotional quality of how children played with their mothers and their fathers we found almost no differences, both in how the parents and the children behaved. The findings are important because they can guide researchers, clinicians, and parents to include both play with toys and play without toys in studies, interventions, and daily life. They also emphasize the importance of fathers, because although the fathers in the study were somewhat less involved in everyday caregiving with their children compared to mothers, they had interactions with the children that were as positive as those children had with their mothers. Importantly, we do not know if the findings apply to autistic girls as well. En ligne : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613251329975 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564

Resolution of the child’s ASD diagnosis among Arab–Israeli mothers: Associations with maternal sensitivity and wellbeing / Smadar DOLEV in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 21 (January 2016)  

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Stability and change in resolution of diagnosis among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: Child and parental contributions / Nurit YIRMIYA in Development and Psychopathology, 27-4 (Part 1) (November 2015)  

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