Bio-ecological factors associated with the psychological distress of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder: A population-based study of Australian families / Monique SEYMOUR in Autism, 22-7 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-7 (October 2018) . - p.825-836 Titre : Bio-ecological factors associated with the psychological distress of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder: A population-based study of Australian families Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.825-836 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  bio-ecological  fathers  predictors  psychological distress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Using a bio-ecological framework, the aim of this study was to examine factors associated with psychological distress experienced by fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder from a nationally representative sample of Australian children and their families. Individual (e.g. age and self-efficacy), interpersonal (e.g. partner distress, couple relationship, child behaviour and social support) and social environmental factors (e.g. job quality and financial hardship) were explored as potential predictors of fathers' distress. Data were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, where 159 fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder were identified. As comparison, 6578 fathers of children without developmental disabilities were identified. Multiple regression analyses showed that experiencing depression within the past year, job quality (e.g. autonomy and access to parental leave) and social support were significant predictors for fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder. The importance of supporting the well-being of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder is discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317709971 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=369 [article] Bio-ecological factors associated with the psychological distress of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder: A population-based study of Australian families [texte imprimé] / Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur . - p.825-836. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-7 (October 2018) . - p.825-836 Mots-clés : autism  bio-ecological  fathers  predictors  psychological distress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Using a bio-ecological framework, the aim of this study was to examine factors associated with psychological distress experienced by fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder from a nationally representative sample of Australian children and their families. Individual (e.g. age and self-efficacy), interpersonal (e.g. partner distress, couple relationship, child behaviour and social support) and social environmental factors (e.g. job quality and financial hardship) were explored as potential predictors of fathers' distress. Data were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, where 159 fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder were identified. As comparison, 6578 fathers of children without developmental disabilities were identified. Multiple regression analyses showed that experiencing depression within the past year, job quality (e.g. autonomy and access to parental leave) and social support were significant predictors for fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder. The importance of supporting the well-being of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder is discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317709971 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=369

Fatigue, Stress and Coping in Mothers of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder / Monique SEYMOUR in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43-7 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 43-7 (July 2013) . - p.1547-1554 Titre : Fatigue, Stress and Coping in Mothers of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Catherine WOOD, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : p.1547-1554 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Fatigue  Maladaptive coping  Child problematic behaviours  Maternal stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be exhausting, which has the potential to impact on parental health and wellbeing. The current study investigated the influence of maternal fatigue and coping on the relationship between children’s problematic behaviours and maternal stress for 65 mothers of young children (aged 2–5 years) with ASDs. Results showed that maternal fatigue but not maladaptive coping mediated the relationship between problematic child behaviours and maternal stress. These findings suggest child behaviour difficulties may contribute to parental fatigue, which in turn may influence use of ineffective coping strategies and increased stress. The significance of fatigue on maternal wellbeing was highlighted as an important area for consideration in families of children with an ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1701-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=202 [article] Fatigue, Stress and Coping in Mothers of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Catherine WOOD, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur . - 2013 . - p.1547-1554. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 43-7 (July 2013) . - p.1547-1554 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Fatigue  Maladaptive coping  Child problematic behaviours  Maternal stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be exhausting, which has the potential to impact on parental health and wellbeing. The current study investigated the influence of maternal fatigue and coping on the relationship between children’s problematic behaviours and maternal stress for 65 mothers of young children (aged 2–5 years) with ASDs. Results showed that maternal fatigue but not maladaptive coping mediated the relationship between problematic child behaviours and maternal stress. These findings suggest child behaviour difficulties may contribute to parental fatigue, which in turn may influence use of ineffective coping strategies and increased stress. The significance of fatigue on maternal wellbeing was highlighted as an important area for consideration in families of children with an ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1701-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=202

Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder / Rebecca GIALLO in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.465-480 Titre : Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur ; Rachelle PORTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.465-480 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Mothers  wellbeing  fatigue  parenting  parental self-efficacy  autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges for parents that potentially have a impact on their health and wellbeing. The current study examined the extent to which parents experience fatigue and its relationship to other aspects of wellbeing and parenting. Fifty mothers of children with an ASD aged 2–5 years participated in the study. Compared with mothers of typically developing children, mothers of children with an ASD reported significantly higher fatigue, with overall scores in the moderate range. Factors associated with high levels of fatigue were poor maternal sleep quality, a high need for social support and poor quality of physical activity. Fatigue was also significantly related to other aspects of wellbeing, including stress, anxiety and depression, and lower parenting efficacy and satisfaction. The need for interventions to specifically target parental fatigue and its impact on families affected by ASDs both in the short and long term is clearly indicated. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur ; Rachelle PORTER, Auteur . - p.465-480. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.465-480 Mots-clés : Mothers  wellbeing  fatigue  parenting  parental self-efficacy  autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges for parents that potentially have a impact on their health and wellbeing. The current study examined the extent to which parents experience fatigue and its relationship to other aspects of wellbeing and parenting. Fifty mothers of children with an ASD aged 2–5 years participated in the study. Compared with mothers of typically developing children, mothers of children with an ASD reported significantly higher fatigue, with overall scores in the moderate range. Factors associated with high levels of fatigue were poor maternal sleep quality, a high need for social support and poor quality of physical activity. Fatigue was also significantly related to other aspects of wellbeing, including stress, anxiety and depression, and lower parenting efficacy and satisfaction. The need for interventions to specifically target parental fatigue and its impact on families affected by ASDs both in the short and long term is clearly indicated. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

A longitudinal study of the relationships between sleep problems in autistic children and maternal mental health / Emma K. BAKER in Autism, 27-7 (October 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 27-7 (October 2023) . - p.1891-1905 Titre : A longitudinal study of the relationships between sleep problems in autistic children and maternal mental health Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Emma K. BAKER, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Stephen J.C. HEARPS, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1891-1905 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  longitudinal  maternal mental health  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children experience a high rate of sleep problems, which have been associated with maternal mental health difficulties. However, the directionality of these relationships has received little attention. The extent to which children s sleep problems influence maternal mental health difficulties and vice versa remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the bidirectional relationships between the sleep problems of autistic children and maternal mental health difficulties over 12 years. Six biennial waves of longitudinal data from when children were 4 to 5 years old were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. The sample comprised 397 child-mother dyads. Maternal mental health was assessed with the Kessler-6, while sleep problems were assessed through a series of questions relating to common sleep problems in children. The results demonstrated significant bidirectional effects between maternal mental health and child sleep problems at key developmental transition time points. Specifically, when children transitioned from preschool to primary school and again when the children transitioned from primary school to high school. These findings highlight the need for increased support for both the child and mother at these critical time points to reduce the negative impact of maternal psychological distress on child sleep problems and vice versa.Lay abstractAutistic children experience increased the rates of sleep problems. These sleep problems have been associated with mother?s mental health symptoms. However, the direction of these relationships is not well understood. This study investigated the relationships between autistic children s sleep problems and mothers' mental health over a 12-year period using data collected as part of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Data from 397 autistic children and their mothers were included in this study. Mothers completed a questionnaire about their own mental health and common childhood sleep problems at four time points from 4-5 years to 14-15 years. The results showed important relationships between mothers' mental health symptoms and child sleep problems at two time points. Specifically, (1) mothers' mental health symptoms when the child was aged 4 to 5 years predicted child sleep problems at age 6 to 7 years; and (2) child sleep problems at age 12-13 years predicted mothers' mental health symptoms when the child was aged 14 to 15 years. Interestingly, these significant relationships also coincide with key developmental transition time points, when the child is transitioning in and out of primary school. These findings highlight the need for increased support for both the child and mother at these times to optimise outcomes for both. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147397 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510 [article] A longitudinal study of the relationships between sleep problems in autistic children and maternal mental health [texte imprimé] / Emma K. BAKER, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur ; Stephen J.C. HEARPS, Auteur ; Catherine E. WOOD, Auteur . - p.1891-1905. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 27-7 (October 2023) . - p.1891-1905 Mots-clés : autism  longitudinal  maternal mental health  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children experience a high rate of sleep problems, which have been associated with maternal mental health difficulties. However, the directionality of these relationships has received little attention. The extent to which children s sleep problems influence maternal mental health difficulties and vice versa remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the bidirectional relationships between the sleep problems of autistic children and maternal mental health difficulties over 12 years. Six biennial waves of longitudinal data from when children were 4 to 5 years old were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. The sample comprised 397 child-mother dyads. Maternal mental health was assessed with the Kessler-6, while sleep problems were assessed through a series of questions relating to common sleep problems in children. The results demonstrated significant bidirectional effects between maternal mental health and child sleep problems at key developmental transition time points. Specifically, when children transitioned from preschool to primary school and again when the children transitioned from primary school to high school. These findings highlight the need for increased support for both the child and mother at these critical time points to reduce the negative impact of maternal psychological distress on child sleep problems and vice versa.Lay abstractAutistic children experience increased the rates of sleep problems. These sleep problems have been associated with mother?s mental health symptoms. However, the direction of these relationships is not well understood. This study investigated the relationships between autistic children s sleep problems and mothers' mental health over a 12-year period using data collected as part of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Data from 397 autistic children and their mothers were included in this study. Mothers completed a questionnaire about their own mental health and common childhood sleep problems at four time points from 4-5 years to 14-15 years. The results showed important relationships between mothers' mental health symptoms and child sleep problems at two time points. Specifically, (1) mothers' mental health symptoms when the child was aged 4 to 5 years predicted child sleep problems at age 6 to 7 years; and (2) child sleep problems at age 12-13 years predicted mothers' mental health symptoms when the child was aged 14 to 15 years. Interestingly, these significant relationships also coincide with key developmental transition time points, when the child is transitioning in and out of primary school. These findings highlight the need for increased support for both the child and mother at these times to optimise outcomes for both. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147397 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510

Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children / Alexis KANAT in Autism, 30-3 (March 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-3 (March 2026) . - p.788-800 Titre : Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexis KANAT, Auteur ; Grace MCMAHON, Auteur ; Alison FOGARTY, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.788-800 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum  interparental conflict  mental health  mothers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of autistic children often face unique emotional and financial challenges, contributing to heightened stress, poorer mental health and increased interparental conflict. This study examined interparental conflict over a 10-year period (child ages 4–14 years) among mothers of autistic children. The objectives were to: (1) compare interparental conflict levels between mothers of autistic and non-autistic children; (2) identify distinct interparental conflict trajectories among mothers of autistic children; and (3) examine the relationship between interparental conflict trajectories and mothers’ psychological distress when their children were age 14 years. Data were drawn from six waves of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. There were 333 mothers of autistic children and 8145 mothers of non-autistic children. Mothers of autistic children reported significantly greater interparental conflict than mothers of non-autistic children, peaking at child ages 4–5 years. Two interparental conflict trajectories were identified for mothers of autistic children: consistently low and persistently elevated, with the latter associated with greater psychological distress. These results highlight the importance of tailored support for mothers of autistic children to reduce interparental conflict and improve maternal well-being, ultimately strengthening overall family functioning.Lay Abstract Mothers raising autistic children often deal with more emotional and financial stress than mothers of non-autistic children, which can lead to more frequent interparental conflict. This study looked at how interparental conflict changed over 10 years, from when children were 4 to 14 years old. Researchers analysed data from a large, longitudinal Australian study of children. They compared two groups: 333 mothers of autistic children and 8145 mothers of non-autistic children. The study aimed to: (1) examine differences in interparental conflict between the two groups, (2) identify distinct patterns of interparental conflict among mothers of autistic children and (3) explore how these patterns related to mothers’ psychological distress when their children were 14 years old. Mothers of autistic children experienced more interparental conflict than mothers of non-autistic children, particularly when their children were 4 to 5 years old. Two distinct interparental conflict patterns emerged among mothers of autistic children: one group experienced consistently low interparental conflict, while the other reported persistently elevated interparental conflict. Mothers in the persistently elevated interparental conflict group also reported greater psychological distress compared to those in the consistently low interparental conflict group. These results highlight the need for more personalised support for mothers of autistic children to help reduce interparental conflict and improve maternal well-being. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251412202 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582 [article] Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children [texte imprimé] / Alexis KANAT, Auteur ; Grace MCMAHON, Auteur ; Alison FOGARTY, Auteur ; Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Monique SEYMOUR, Auteur . - p.788-800. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-3 (March 2026) . - p.788-800 Mots-clés : autism spectrum  interparental conflict  mental health  mothers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of autistic children often face unique emotional and financial challenges, contributing to heightened stress, poorer mental health and increased interparental conflict. This study examined interparental conflict over a 10-year period (child ages 4–14 years) among mothers of autistic children. The objectives were to: (1) compare interparental conflict levels between mothers of autistic and non-autistic children; (2) identify distinct interparental conflict trajectories among mothers of autistic children; and (3) examine the relationship between interparental conflict trajectories and mothers’ psychological distress when their children were age 14 years. Data were drawn from six waves of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. There were 333 mothers of autistic children and 8145 mothers of non-autistic children. Mothers of autistic children reported significantly greater interparental conflict than mothers of non-autistic children, peaking at child ages 4–5 years. Two interparental conflict trajectories were identified for mothers of autistic children: consistently low and persistently elevated, with the latter associated with greater psychological distress. These results highlight the importance of tailored support for mothers of autistic children to reduce interparental conflict and improve maternal well-being, ultimately strengthening overall family functioning.Lay Abstract Mothers raising autistic children often deal with more emotional and financial stress than mothers of non-autistic children, which can lead to more frequent interparental conflict. This study looked at how interparental conflict changed over 10 years, from when children were 4 to 14 years old. Researchers analysed data from a large, longitudinal Australian study of children. They compared two groups: 333 mothers of autistic children and 8145 mothers of non-autistic children. The study aimed to: (1) examine differences in interparental conflict between the two groups, (2) identify distinct patterns of interparental conflict among mothers of autistic children and (3) explore how these patterns related to mothers’ psychological distress when their children were 14 years old. Mothers of autistic children experienced more interparental conflict than mothers of non-autistic children, particularly when their children were 4 to 5 years old. Two distinct interparental conflict patterns emerged among mothers of autistic children: one group experienced consistently low interparental conflict, while the other reported persistently elevated interparental conflict. Mothers in the persistently elevated interparental conflict group also reported greater psychological distress compared to those in the consistently low interparental conflict group. These results highlight the need for more personalised support for mothers of autistic children to help reduce interparental conflict and improve maternal well-being. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251412202 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582

Psychosocial factors associated with the trajectories of interparental conflict for Australian fathers of autistic children: A longitudinal study across 10 years of child development / Grace MCMAHON ; Ali FOGARTY ; Bridget O'CONNOR ; Mark E. FEINBERG ; Robert HOCK ; Rebecca GIALLO in Autism, 29-6 (June 2025)  

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Trajectories of psychological distress for Australian fathers parenting a child on the autism spectrum: Evidence from early childhood to adolescence / Monique SEYMOUR in Autism, 29-1 (January 2025)  

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