Predictors of Caregiver Strain for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      11
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
      National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) (DHHS/NIH)
      National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
    • Contract Number:
      R01MH081148
      R01MH083707
      R01MH83739
      R01MH083747
      R01MH86927
      K23MH120476
    • Subject Terms:
      Predictor Variables; Stress Variables; Caregivers; Parents; Children; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Behavior Problems; Severity (of Disability); Hyperactivity; Intervention; Well Being
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-020-04625-x
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face higher levels of caregiver strain compared to parents of children with other disabilities. This study examined child clinical features that predict high levels of caregiver strain for 374 parents of children with ASD. Caregiver strain was measured using the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire (CGSQ) objective, subjective internalized, and subjective externalized subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable fit for the original CGSQ three-factor solution. The strongest child predictors across CGSQ subscales were: disruptive behavior for objective strain, autism severity and disruptive behavior for subjective internalized strain, and oppositional behavior and hyperactivity for subjective externalized strain. Individualized interventions that attend to specific elements of parental strain may reduce strain and improve family wellbeing.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2021
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1306466