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

Effects of adverse childhood experiences on observed parenting and children?s behavior problems among Jewish and Arab Muslim families in Israel / Efrat SHER-CENSOR in Development and Psychopathology, 37-3 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inDevelopment and Psychopathology > 37-3 (August 2025) . - p.1294-1304 Titre : Effects of adverse childhood experiences on observed parenting and children?s behavior problems among Jewish and Arab Muslim families in Israel Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Rinat FENIGER-SCHAAL, Auteur ; Michal SLONIM, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1294-1304 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adverse childhood experiences  child behavior problems  home environment  maternal sensitivity  psychological distress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research points to the substantial impact of parents' exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on parents and their children. However, most studies have been conducted in North America, and research on ACEs effects on observed parenting or on intergenerational transmission of ACE effects is limited. We therefore studied families from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds in Israel and examined whether mothers' ACEs hampered maternal sensitivity and the quality of the home environment and whether mothers' psychological distress mediated these links. We also explored whether mothers' ACEs predicted children?s behavior problems indirectly through maternal psychological distress and whether maternal sensitivity and the home environment attenuated this mediating path. Participants were 232 mothers (Mchild age = 18.40 months, SD = 1.76; 63.36% non-ultra-Orthodox Jewish, 17.24% ultra-Orthodox Jewish, 19.40% Arab Muslim). Results showed mothers' ACEs were directly associated with decreased maternal sensitivity. Mothers' ACEs were indirectly associated with more behavior problems in children through mothers' higher psychological distress, and maternal sensitivity moderated this indirect link; it was significant only for mothers who showed lower sensitivity. Findings emphasize the significant role ACEs play in early mother-child relationships. The importance of including ACE assessment in research and practice with families of infants and toddlers is discussed. En ligne : https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/8579F9F590D14C4F1BE805F1EED78B03 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564 [article] Effects of adverse childhood experiences on observed parenting and children?s behavior problems among Jewish and Arab Muslim families in Israel [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Rinat FENIGER-SCHAAL, Auteur ; Michal SLONIM, Auteur ; Nina KOREN-KARIE, Auteur . - p.1294-1304. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Development and Psychopathology > 37-3 (August 2025) . - p.1294-1304 Mots-clés : adverse childhood experiences  child behavior problems  home environment  maternal sensitivity  psychological distress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research points to the substantial impact of parents' exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on parents and their children. However, most studies have been conducted in North America, and research on ACEs effects on observed parenting or on intergenerational transmission of ACE effects is limited. We therefore studied families from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds in Israel and examined whether mothers' ACEs hampered maternal sensitivity and the quality of the home environment and whether mothers' psychological distress mediated these links. We also explored whether mothers' ACEs predicted children?s behavior problems indirectly through maternal psychological distress and whether maternal sensitivity and the home environment attenuated this mediating path. Participants were 232 mothers (Mchild age = 18.40 months, SD = 1.76; 63.36% non-ultra-Orthodox Jewish, 17.24% ultra-Orthodox Jewish, 19.40% Arab Muslim). Results showed mothers' ACEs were directly associated with decreased maternal sensitivity. Mothers' ACEs were indirectly associated with more behavior problems in children through mothers' higher psychological distress, and maternal sensitivity moderated this indirect link; it was significant only for mothers who showed lower sensitivity. Findings emphasize the significant role ACEs play in early mother-child relationships. The importance of including ACE assessment in research and practice with families of infants and toddlers is discussed. En ligne : https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/8579F9F590D14C4F1BE805F1EED78B03 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)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 21 (January 2016) . - p.73-83 Titre : Resolution of the child’s ASD diagnosis among Arab–Israeli mothers: Associations with maternal sensitivity and wellbeing Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Nagham BARANSI, Auteur ; Kholoud AMARA, Auteur ; Marwa SAID, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.73-83 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Resolution of diagnosis  Maternal sensitivity  Parenting stress  Parental distress  Arab–Israeli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study focused on Arab–Israeli mothers of children with ASD, and examined maternal resolution of the child’s diagnosis, and its associations with mothers’ sensitivity to the child, maternal psychological distress, parenting stress, social support, and family demographics. Forty-six mothers and their 2–8 year old sons participated in the study. Mothers were interviewed regarding their resolution of their child’s diagnosis, their child’s ASD symptoms and adaptive behaviors, and completed questionnaires to assess their psychological distress, parenting stress and social support. Maternal sensitivity was observed during two mother–child play contexts, didactic and social play. Resolved mothers were more sensitive to their child during social play, and reported less psychological distress and parenting stress, as well as fewer child ASD symptoms compared with unresolved mothers. Implications for cultural sensitive parental guidance for families of children with ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2015.09.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=274 [article] Resolution of the child’s ASD diagnosis among Arab–Israeli mothers: Associations with maternal sensitivity and wellbeing [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Smadar DOLEV, Auteur ; Efrat SHER-CENSOR, Auteur ; Nagham BARANSI, Auteur ; Kholoud AMARA, Auteur ; Marwa SAID, Auteur . - p.73-83. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 21 (January 2016) . - p.73-83 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Resolution of diagnosis  Maternal sensitivity  Parenting stress  Parental distress  Arab–Israeli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study focused on Arab–Israeli mothers of children with ASD, and examined maternal resolution of the child’s diagnosis, and its associations with mothers’ sensitivity to the child, maternal psychological distress, parenting stress, social support, and family demographics. Forty-six mothers and their 2–8 year old sons participated in the study. Mothers were interviewed regarding their resolution of their child’s diagnosis, their child’s ASD symptoms and adaptive behaviors, and completed questionnaires to assess their psychological distress, parenting stress and social support. Maternal sensitivity was observed during two mother–child play contexts, didactic and social play. Resolved mothers were more sensitive to their child during social play, and reported less psychological distress and parenting stress, as well as fewer child ASD symptoms compared with unresolved mothers. Implications for cultural sensitive parental guidance for families of children with ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2015.09.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=274

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