An exploratory study of resilience to stressful life events in autistic children / Jennifer M. Putney ; Emily HICKEY ; Marcia A. WINTER ; Sigan L. HARTLEY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 114 (June 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 114 (June 2024) . - p.102371 Titre : An exploratory study of resilience to stressful life events in autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily HICKEY, Auteur ; Marcia A. WINTER, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur Année de publication : 2024 Article en page(s) : p.102371 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Resilience  Mental health  Stressful life events  Stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children experience more stressful life events (SLEs) than their neurotypical peers, which are related to poor mental health outcomes in both neurotypical and autistic individuals. However, there is a lack of longitudinal research assessing the perceived impact of stressful life events on autistic children?s mental health. Method Utilizing a novel statistical technique (Ratcliff et al., 2019), called 'area of resilience to stress events' or ARSE in R, we aimed to quantify aspects of resilience, growth, and non-resilience for 67 autistic children (6-13 years old) enrolled in a larger longitudinal study who experienced a SLE. Parents reported demographic information (e.g., child age, biological sex, household income) as well as the child?s internalizing and externalizing symptoms and autism characteristics across multiple time points spaced one year apart (baseline, T2, T3, T4). Results There was substantial variability in the resilience process within the sample. Older children exhibited a less adaptive resilience process (i.e., higher total scaled scores or arsets). Perceived stress of the disruptive event was not correlated with resilience; however, there was a significant child age x stress severity interaction, suggesting that younger children in households that perceived the disruptive event as highly stressful exhibited more efficient resilience, or lower arsets scores, compared to other children. Conclusions This study introduces an innovative methodological approach to understanding the effects of stressful life events on the mental health of autistic children. Results have implications for family-based policy and practice and highlight for whom services may be most beneficial. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102371 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=529 [article] An exploratory study of resilience to stressful life events in autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily HICKEY, Auteur ; Marcia A. WINTER, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur . - 2024 . - p.102371. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 114 (June 2024) . - p.102371 Mots-clés : Autism  Resilience  Mental health  Stressful life events  Stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children experience more stressful life events (SLEs) than their neurotypical peers, which are related to poor mental health outcomes in both neurotypical and autistic individuals. However, there is a lack of longitudinal research assessing the perceived impact of stressful life events on autistic children?s mental health. Method Utilizing a novel statistical technique (Ratcliff et al., 2019), called 'area of resilience to stress events' or ARSE in R, we aimed to quantify aspects of resilience, growth, and non-resilience for 67 autistic children (6-13 years old) enrolled in a larger longitudinal study who experienced a SLE. Parents reported demographic information (e.g., child age, biological sex, household income) as well as the child?s internalizing and externalizing symptoms and autism characteristics across multiple time points spaced one year apart (baseline, T2, T3, T4). Results There was substantial variability in the resilience process within the sample. Older children exhibited a less adaptive resilience process (i.e., higher total scaled scores or arsets). Perceived stress of the disruptive event was not correlated with resilience; however, there was a significant child age x stress severity interaction, suggesting that younger children in households that perceived the disruptive event as highly stressful exhibited more efficient resilience, or lower arsets scores, compared to other children. Conclusions This study introduces an innovative methodological approach to understanding the effects of stressful life events on the mental health of autistic children. Results have implications for family-based policy and practice and highlight for whom services may be most beneficial. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102371 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=529

Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children / Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI ; Jessica Greenlee ; Emily J. HICKEY ; Jennifer M. Putney ; Emily LORANG ; Sigan L. HARTLEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-6 (June 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2373-2383 Titre : Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI, Auteur ; Jessica Greenlee, Auteur ; Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2373-2383 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth are at risk for internalizing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Similarly, parents of autistic youth report higher levels of depression than parents of typically developing children. The goal of this study was to examine bidirectional associations between parent depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth in 188 families across four time points (T1-T4; spaced 12 months apart). A cross-lagged panel model revealed that mother (T1 and T2) and father (T1) depression symptoms positively predicted the youth?s internalizing problems 12 months later. The youth?s internalizing problems at T3 positively predicted maternal depression symptoms at T4. Future research should explore genetic and environmental pathways that link parent depression and internalizing problems in autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05518-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506 [article] Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI, Auteur ; Jessica Greenlee, Auteur ; Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur . - p.2373-2383. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2373-2383 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth are at risk for internalizing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Similarly, parents of autistic youth report higher levels of depression than parents of typically developing children. The goal of this study was to examine bidirectional associations between parent depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth in 188 families across four time points (T1-T4; spaced 12 months apart). A cross-lagged panel model revealed that mother (T1 and T2) and father (T1) depression symptoms positively predicted the youth?s internalizing problems 12 months later. The youth?s internalizing problems at T3 positively predicted maternal depression symptoms at T4. Future research should explore genetic and environmental pathways that link parent depression and internalizing problems in autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05518-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506

Predicting longitudinal trajectories of adaptive couple processes in families of autistic children: Applying the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102468 Titre : Predicting longitudinal trajectories of adaptive couple processes in families of autistic children: Applying the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102468 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adaptive processes  Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model  Autism  Parenting stress  Problem-solving  Couple relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many couples raising an autistic child report long-standing and thriving couple relationships, even within the context of elevated parenting stress. Little is known however, about the factors that promote or hinder adaptive couple processes or how these processes may shift over time. Drawing on the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) model, the present study examined adaptive couple problem-solving processes across three years and the extent to which these processes were predicted by parent broader autism phenotype (BAP) and level of parenting stress in couples raising an autistic child. Method In total, 189 couples (378 parents) raising an autistic child (aged 5-12 years) completed questionnaires assessing parent BAP and level of parenting stress. Couples also engaged in observed problem-solving interactions at four time points spanning three years. Results The use of adaptive couple problem-solving behaviors (Solution Focused Reciprocity and Positive Teamwork) declined linearly across time. Father BAP predicted greater decline in these adaptive processes (Solution Focused Reciprocity and Positive Teamwork), particularly when mother-reported parenting stress was low. No main effects of parenting stress on change in adaptive couple problem-solving behaviors emerged. Conclusions Findings highlight the utility of the VSA Model for understanding the short-term longitudinal course of problem-solving behaviors in couples raising an autistic school-aged child. This study can inform efforts to promote healthy and long-lasting couple relationships in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102468 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 [article] Predicting longitudinal trajectories of adaptive couple processes in families of autistic children: Applying the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur . - 102468. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102468 Mots-clés : Adaptive processes  Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model  Autism  Parenting stress  Problem-solving  Couple relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many couples raising an autistic child report long-standing and thriving couple relationships, even within the context of elevated parenting stress. Little is known however, about the factors that promote or hinder adaptive couple processes or how these processes may shift over time. Drawing on the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) model, the present study examined adaptive couple problem-solving processes across three years and the extent to which these processes were predicted by parent broader autism phenotype (BAP) and level of parenting stress in couples raising an autistic child. Method In total, 189 couples (378 parents) raising an autistic child (aged 5-12 years) completed questionnaires assessing parent BAP and level of parenting stress. Couples also engaged in observed problem-solving interactions at four time points spanning three years. Results The use of adaptive couple problem-solving behaviors (Solution Focused Reciprocity and Positive Teamwork) declined linearly across time. Father BAP predicted greater decline in these adaptive processes (Solution Focused Reciprocity and Positive Teamwork), particularly when mother-reported parenting stress was low. No main effects of parenting stress on change in adaptive couple problem-solving behaviors emerged. Conclusions Findings highlight the utility of the VSA Model for understanding the short-term longitudinal course of problem-solving behaviors in couples raising an autistic school-aged child. This study can inform efforts to promote healthy and long-lasting couple relationships in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102468 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540

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