How do Parents Manage Irritability, Challenging Behaviour, Non-Compliance and Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? A Meta-Synthesis

• DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3361-4
• Publication Date: 2017-12-08T05:09:49Z
• Authors: Elizabeth O’Nions; Francesca Happé; Kris Evers; Hannah Boonen; Ilse Noens
• Keywords: Irritability; Challenging behaviour

Although there is increasing research interest in the parenting of children with ASD, at present, little known about everyday strategies used to manage problem behaviour. We conducted a meta-synthesis explore what parents use irritability, non-compliance, challenging behaviour and anxiety their ASD. Approaches included: (1) accommodating child; (2) modifying environment; (3) providing structure, routine occupation; (4) supervision monitoring; (5) managing non-compliance tasks; (6) responding behaviour; (7) distress; (8) maintaining safety (9) analysing planning. Results suggest complex demands ASD Findings will inform development new measure quantify relevant