Abstract Relations between mind-mindedness (assessed using the describe-your-child interview) and stress were investigated in parents of children with developmental disorders (ADHD, n = 51, ASD, 23, Down’s Syndrome, 38, 22q11.2 Deletion 22q11.2DS, 32) typically-developing (n 89). Mind-mindedness did not differ across diagnostic groups, predicted parenting groups. Parenting was lowest Syndrome Across all mind-minded positive descriptions lower stress, negative higher stress. In disorder...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, obstetric care has adopted new precautions to ensure services can be maintained for pregnant women. The aim of this study was describe access and quality postpartum women during pandemic identify factors that predict at time.

Abstract Relations between restricted and repetitive behavior at age 26 months children's concurrent ( N = 203) later n 161) social cognition language development were investigated. Restricted was assessed using two scales: sensory motor behaviors rigidity/routines/restricted interests. Language ages 51 months; (symbolic play) 61 (theory of mind). Sensory negatively related to (a) performance months, (b) instructed symbolic play (c) theory mind months. Path analyses showed that lower...

The present study reports on the first evaluation of a parenting intervention utilizing smartphone app, BabyMind. aimed to facilitate mothers' mind-mindedness—attunement their infants' internal states. Mothers in group (n = 90) used BabyMind app from births and were followed up at age 6 months 66). control 151) recruited when infants had never app. Mind-mindedness interacting with was significantly higher mothers than mothers. equally effective facilitating mind-mindedness young older These...

Abstract Differences in mind‐mindedness and parental reflective functioning (PRF) were investigated mothers their 6‐month‐old infants from South Korea ( N = 66, 32 girls) the United Kingdom 63, 26 girls). Mind‐mindedness was assessed terms of appropriate non‐attuned mind‐related comments during infant–mother interaction; PRF using a questionnaire. British commented more on infant desires preferences, whereas Korean cognitions emotions, but there no cultural differences overall levels...

ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the factor structure, reliability, and validity of a Korean translation Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (PRFQ). The PRFQ consists three subscales: prementalizing modes , certainty about mental states interest curiosity in . A convenience sample 163 parents completed K‐PRFQ. Exploratory analysis showed factors mapped on original factors, but items from subscale clustered into two additional factors. Data subsample ( n = 67) that subscales...

Autistic people have more physical health problems than non-autistic people. We were interested in whether autistic experience discomfort their bodies and certain psychological traits contribute to that. A survey was completed online by older adolescents adults, 51 of whom autistic, 32 thought they might be but not diagnosed 119 who autistic. They measures somatic symptoms (daily pain, discomfort, dizziness), alexithymia (difficulty identifying expressing feelings), interoception (how much...

Psychosocial factors have been found to relate parental reflective functioning (PRF), a parent's ability mentalize about themselves and their child. Relations between maternal psychosocial risk PRF were investigated in community sample. A sample of mothers (n = 146) was assessed for when infants 6 months, infant temperament using an observational measure, with the Parent Development Interview-Revised (PDI). measured again Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (PRFQ) children 4 years...

Differences in mind-mindedness and Parental Reflective Functioning (PRF) were investigated mothers their 6-month-old infants from South Korea (N=66, 32 girls) the United Kingdom (N=63, 26 girls). Mind-mindedness was assessed terms of appropriate non-attuned mind-related comments during infant–mother interaction; PRF using a questionnaire. British commented more on infant desires preferences, whereas Korean cognitions emotions, but there no cultural differences overall levels mind-mindedness....

Abstract The efficacy of a smartphone app intervention (BabyMind©) in facilitating mind‐mindedness was investigated randomized controlled trial, assigning mothers and their 6‐month‐olds ( N = 152; 72 girls, 146 White) to or active control conditions. Mothers who had received the BabyMind© scored higher for appropriate d .61, 95% CI .28, .94) lower non‐attuned −.55, −.92, −.18) mind‐related comments at follow‐up (age 12 months), compared with group counterparts. Adjusting missing data did not...

ABSTRACT Mind‐mindedness is a measure of the tendency to represent significant others in internal state terms and central supportive parent–infant relationships. The two studies reported here explored whether mind‐mindedness generalizes representations unknown individuals, using novel task that assessed individual differences adults’ interpret others’ behavior with reference their states: Unknown Mother–Infant Interaction Task (UMIIT). We compared UMIIT performance measures from (a)...

The aim of this research was to develop a new observation-based measure for assessing caregivers' mind-mindedness in the preschool years and investigate whether could explain link between mothers' early appropriate mind-related comments children's later mentalizing abilities. developed using sample mothers 44-month-olds (N = 171), characterizing terms (a) solicited child involvement, (b) adaptive communication, (c) internal state talk. These indices were positively related established...

Abstract Research on autistic women’s experience of parenthood is lacking. In this paper, two studies are presented. Study 1 comprised a small-scale qualitative study with mothers ( n = 9) in which their experiences motherhood were explored using thematic analysis. The findings showed that participants identified range strengths, including connection children, high knowledge about childhood, reflective style parenting, good coping strategies, identifying autism diagnosis, and not caring what...

The aim of this project was to replicate and extend findings from two recent studies on parent-child relatedness in autism (Beurkens, Hobson, & 2013; Tarver, Beurkens, 2013, under review) by adapting an observational assessment coding schemes for the clinical context examining their validity reliability. focussed three aspects relatedness: joint attentional focus (Adamson, Bakeman, Deckner, 2004), capacity co-regulate interaction share emotional experiences. participants were 40 children...

Little is known about the relation between levels of restricted and repetitive behavior (RRB) in infants parent factors. The present study investigated maternal psychosocial factors (depressive symptoms, socio‐economic status, social support) mother–infant engagement (mind‐mindedness, sensitivity, infant–mother attachment security) as predictors children's RRB at age 26 months a sample 206 mothers children. Maternal depressive symptoms predicted sensory motor rigid, routinized, ritualistic...

Autistic mothers may experience unique challenges when accessing maternity care. A better understanding of the autistic and care professionals would help to create opportunities support In this study, we interviewed professional midwives, living working across United Kingdom Ireland. interviews, recalled they faced in hospital settings, difficulties communicating their needs, distress being physically examined. The midwives brought personal experiences autism (some were themselves, while...

This retrospective chart review aimed to identify the intersection between young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'s needs and CAMHS inpatient service needs. A was conducted on all referrals a unit over three years (

The efficacy of a smartphone app intervention (BabyMind©) in facilitating mind-mindedness was investigated randomized controlled trial, assigning mothers and their 6-month-olds (N=152; 72 girls, 146 White) to or active control conditions. Mothers who had received the BabyMind© scored higher for appropriate (d = .61, 95% CI .28, .94) lower non-attuned -.55, -.92, -.18) mind-related comments at follow-up (age 12 months), compared with group counterparts. Adjusting missing data did not alter...

The guided participation relationship between parents and children, whereby sensitively support the child’s emerging abilities, is central to child development. However, difficulties with intersubjective engagement characteristic of autism can make supportive interactions children more challenging. In this study, we compared dyads (n = 16) other developmental disabilities 14) on two coding schemes, Dyadic Coding Scales (DCS) a Parent Scaffolding scheme. Consistent expectations, ASD group...