Researchers examining the relationship of autism symptomatology and maternal stress have defined in terms level severity, frequency occurrence, or symptom type. In present study, perceptions these dimensions, along with a fourth, diversity, negative positive indices socioemotional functioning was evaluated. Results indicate that each dimensions correlated most measures status, together accounting for substantial portion variance outcomes. The were especially robust predictors but not need...

The still-face paradigm (SFP) was designed to assess infant expectations that parents will respond communicative signals. During the (SF) episode, parent ceases interaction and maintains a neutral expression. Original, qualitative descriptions of behavior suggested changes within SF episode: infants decrease bidding disengage from their impassive parent. Research has documented in mean levels between episodes SFP. hypothesis episode not been empirically tested. In this study, hierarchical...

The ability to effectively regulate emotions is a critical component of early socio‐emotional development. This longitudinal study examined the developmental trajectories emotion regulation in sample 3‐, 5‐, and 7‐month‐olds during an interaction with mothers fathers. Infants' negative affect use behavioral strategies, including distraction, self‐soothing, high intensity motor behaviors were rated still‐face episode Still‐Face Paradigm. Longitudinal mixed‐effects models tested determine...

This study aimed to examine the mechanisms responsible for association between broad autism phenotype and depressive symptoms in mothers of a child with spectrum disorder. A total 98 who had disorder ages 2 16 years completed assessments maternal phenotype, behavior problems, romantic relationship satisfaction, friend support, family symptoms. Results indicated that only satisfaction was significant mediator social abnormalities symptoms, where greater were associated lower which turn...

Abstract Background Fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) report more challenges than fathers typically developing children, which also negatively impacts their psychological well‐being. Although not studied to the same extent in ASD, experienced by have been shown impact parenting behaviours. Many ASD intellectual disability (ID), adds additional stress. The purpose this qualitative study was examine perceptions roles and father–child relationship quality ASD/ID. Methods...

Helicopter parenting during emerging adulthood, a developmental period highlighting autonomy and self-reliance, can undermine college students’ well-being. The current study examined the mediating role of emotion dysregulation in association between helicopter mental health outcomes among college-aged adults. A sample 790 students completed questionnaires on perceived parenting, dysregulation, depression, social anxiety, alcohol use. Results generally supported hypothesized mediation model,...

The present study investigated temporal associations between putative emotion regulation strategies and negative affect in 20-month-old toddlers. Toddlers' parent-focused, self-distraction, toy-focused strategies, as well affect, were rated on a second-by-second basis during laboratory parent-toddler interactions. Longitudinal mixed-effects models conducted to determine the degree which behavioral strategy use predicts subsequent use. Results with mother-toddler father-toddler dyads...

This longitudinal study ( n = 106) examined associations between temperament, attachment, and styles of compliance noncompliance. Infant negative temperamental reactivity was reported by mothers at 3, 5 7 months. attachment assessed (Strange Situation) 12 (mothers) 14 months (fathers). Toddlers' compliance/noncompliance were measured using two laboratory contexts (clean‐up/delay) 20 Results indicated that temperament predicted toddler behaviour. Toddlers who secure with low in showed more...