Brief Report: Parent–Child Sexuality Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorders / Laura G. HOLMES in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44-11 (November 2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 44-11 (November 2014) . - p.2964-2970 Titre : Brief Report: Parent–Child Sexuality Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Laura G. HOLMES, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2964-2970 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sexuality  Sexuality education  Parent–child sexuality communication  Puberty  Parents  Adolescence  Adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While considerable research has focused on promoting independence and optimizing quality of life for adolescents and young adult with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sexual development and sexuality education have been largely neglected. Experts recommend that parents be the primary source of sex education for adolescents with ASD, and that sex education be tailored to a child’s developmental level. Prior studies show that parents of youth with ASD are uncertain about how to best communicate about sex and which topics to discuss with their children. In the current study we administered an online survey to 190 parents of adolescents with ASD in order to better understand sexuality communication patterns between parents and adolescents with both low and high functioning ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2146-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=241 [article] Brief Report: Parent–Child Sexuality Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Laura G. HOLMES, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur . - p.2964-2970. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 44-11 (November 2014) . - p.2964-2970 Mots-clés : Sexuality  Sexuality education  Parent–child sexuality communication  Puberty  Parents  Adolescence  Adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While considerable research has focused on promoting independence and optimizing quality of life for adolescents and young adult with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sexual development and sexuality education have been largely neglected. Experts recommend that parents be the primary source of sex education for adolescents with ASD, and that sex education be tailored to a child’s developmental level. Prior studies show that parents of youth with ASD are uncertain about how to best communicate about sex and which topics to discuss with their children. In the current study we administered an online survey to 190 parents of adolescents with ASD in order to better understand sexuality communication patterns between parents and adolescents with both low and high functioning ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2146-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=241

Parental sexuality-related concerns for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average or above IQ / Laura G. HOLMES in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 21 (January 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 21 (January 2016) . - p.84-93 Titre : Parental sexuality-related concerns for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average or above IQ Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Laura G. HOLMES, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur ; Donald S. STRASSBERG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.84-93 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sexuality education  Parent–child sexuality communication  Puberty  Transition  Parenting  Adult outcomes Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the relationship between symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, parental sexuality-related concerns, and parent–child sexuality communication in a sample of 131 parents of youth with ASD (aged 12–18 years) and parent-reported average or above IQ. A principal component analysis was conducted on responses to the Parent Sexuality Concerns Inventory with four sexuality-related concern factors emerging. Parents of children with more severe autism spectrum disorder symptoms (e.g., deficits in social cognition, communication, motivation) had greater sexuality and relationship concerns for their child. Parental concerns were not associated with the number of sexuality topics parents reported having discussed with their child. However, some concerns were associated with parental preparedness to address sexual development and parent self-efficacy for communicating with youth about sexuality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2015.10.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=274 [article] Parental sexuality-related concerns for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average or above IQ [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Laura G. HOLMES, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur ; Donald S. STRASSBERG, Auteur . - p.84-93. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 21 (January 2016) . - p.84-93 Mots-clés : Sexuality education  Parent–child sexuality communication  Puberty  Transition  Parenting  Adult outcomes Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the relationship between symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, parental sexuality-related concerns, and parent–child sexuality communication in a sample of 131 parents of youth with ASD (aged 12–18 years) and parent-reported average or above IQ. A principal component analysis was conducted on responses to the Parent Sexuality Concerns Inventory with four sexuality-related concern factors emerging. Parents of children with more severe autism spectrum disorder symptoms (e.g., deficits in social cognition, communication, motivation) had greater sexuality and relationship concerns for their child. Parental concerns were not associated with the number of sexuality topics parents reported having discussed with their child. However, some concerns were associated with parental preparedness to address sexual development and parent self-efficacy for communicating with youth about sexuality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2015.10.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=274

Transition preparation activities and expectations for the transition to adulthood among parents of autistic youth / Anne V. KIRBY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 78 (October 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 78 (October 2020) . - 101640 Titre : Transition preparation activities and expectations for the transition to adulthood among parents of autistic youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Anne V. KIRBY, Auteur ; Kristina J. Cottle FELDMAN, Auteur ; Jenna M. HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Marissa L. DIENER, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101640 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Transition  Adulthood  Parent expectations  Family Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of autistic youth are highly involved in the transition preparation process, yet the role and influence of parental factors and perceptions is underexplored. In the current study, we aimed to expand understanding of transition preparation and the role and influence of parental factors for autistic youth including perceptions of the likelihood (i.e., parent expectations), importance, and parental influence over postsecondary outcomes as well as parental self-efficacy, parent stress, and parent concerns for the future. Method We surveyed 269 parents of autistic youth (ages 14–21, 78.2 % male) who did not have co-occurring intellectual disability. We used linear regression analyses to examine youth and parent predictors of the frequency of transition preparation activities, parents’ overall sense of preparation, and parental worry about the future. We also qualitatively analyzed open-ended responses about parent concerns. Results The most frequently endorsed transition preparation activities were discussions about the future and chores. Parental factors were associated with greater frequency of transition preparation activities, greater overall sense of preparation for the transition, and less overall worry. Key areas of parent concern were related to youth independence, social life, employment/finances, autism features, safety, happiness, and health. Conclusions The results of this study have implications for education and interventions focused on supporting autistic youth and their parents for the transition to adulthood. There is a need for transition-related interventions that focus on parents and on particular instruction for raising expectations, enhancing parent self-efficacy, and increasing parental sense of control over outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101640 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=433 [article] Transition preparation activities and expectations for the transition to adulthood among parents of autistic youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Anne V. KIRBY, Auteur ; Kristina J. Cottle FELDMAN, Auteur ; Jenna M. HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Marissa L. DIENER, Auteur ; Michael B. HIMLE, Auteur . - 101640. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 78 (October 2020) . - 101640 Mots-clés : Autism  Transition  Adulthood  Parent expectations  Family Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of autistic youth are highly involved in the transition preparation process, yet the role and influence of parental factors and perceptions is underexplored. In the current study, we aimed to expand understanding of transition preparation and the role and influence of parental factors for autistic youth including perceptions of the likelihood (i.e., parent expectations), importance, and parental influence over postsecondary outcomes as well as parental self-efficacy, parent stress, and parent concerns for the future. Method We surveyed 269 parents of autistic youth (ages 14–21, 78.2 % male) who did not have co-occurring intellectual disability. We used linear regression analyses to examine youth and parent predictors of the frequency of transition preparation activities, parents’ overall sense of preparation, and parental worry about the future. We also qualitatively analyzed open-ended responses about parent concerns. Results The most frequently endorsed transition preparation activities were discussions about the future and chores. Parental factors were associated with greater frequency of transition preparation activities, greater overall sense of preparation for the transition, and less overall worry. Key areas of parent concern were related to youth independence, social life, employment/finances, autism features, safety, happiness, and health. Conclusions The results of this study have implications for education and interventions focused on supporting autistic youth and their parents for the transition to adulthood. There is a need for transition-related interventions that focus on parents and on particular instruction for raising expectations, enhancing parent self-efficacy, and increasing parental sense of control over outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101640 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=433

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