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Book Synopsis Stigma and Attribution Toward Children with Autism and Their Parents by : Stacey Ann Sherrell
Download or read book Stigma and Attribution Toward Children with Autism and Their Parents written by Stacey Ann Sherrell and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fair amount of research has been done on the stigma of individuals with autism; however most of it is not empirical and has centered on the stigma felt by individuals with autism or their parents. This study evaluates bystander perceptions toward children with autism and Down syndrome, and their parents. Participants (N =192) were randomly presented with one of six vignettes accompanied by an image of a child with Down Syndrome or autism describing the child's temper tantrum in a grocery store. They completed one attribution questionnaire for the child, one for their mother, and a measure on discreditable versus discredited stigma. Demographics and level of familiarity were also assessed, with no main effects on the results. The main hypothesis stated that individuals would stigmatize the child and their parents more when uninformed of their diagnosis. This was supported. It was also hypothesized that children would be stigmatized more harshly in the autism condition than in the Down syndrome condition. The overall hypothesis was not supported; however, the parents were stigmatized more harshly for some factors. Finally, it was hypothesized that participants would be capable of identifying Down syndrome from an image alone, but incapable of accurately labeling images of people with autism. This was confirmed. Overall, the present findings indicate that people have a difficult time accurately identifying children with autism due to a lack of physical symptoms of the disorder leading to greater stigmatization from the community because of the incorrect assumption that the child is just misbehaving.
Book Synopsis Stigma Towards Parents of Children with Autism by : Stephanie Lynn Joffrion Fontenot
Download or read book Stigma Towards Parents of Children with Autism written by Stephanie Lynn Joffrion Fontenot and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate stigma towards parents of children with autism by the general public, and whether or not the gender of the parent and the severity of autism symptoms have an effect on stigma. [Taken from abstract.].
Book Synopsis Parents of Children with Autism by : Alisa Kathleen Svenson
Download or read book Parents of Children with Autism written by Alisa Kathleen Svenson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Re-Thinking Autism written by Sami Timimi and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging existing approaches to autism that limit, and sometimes damage, the individuals who attract and receive the label, this book questions the lazy prejudices and assumptions that can surround autism as a diagnosis in the 21st Century. Arguing that autism can only be understood through examining 'it' as a socially or culturally produced phenomenon, the authors offer a critique of the medical model that has produced a perpetually marginalising approach to autism, and explain the contradictions and difficulties inherent in existing attitudes. They examine and dispute the scientific validity of diagnosis and 'treatment', asking whether autism actually exists at the biological level, and question the value of diagnosis in the lives of those labelled with autism. The book recognises that there are no easy answers but encourages engagement with these essential questions, and looks towards service provision and practice that moves beyond a reliance on all-encompassing labels. This unique contribution to the growing field of critical autism studies brings together authors from clinical psychiatry, clinical and community psychology, social sciences, disability studies, education and cultural studies, as well as those with personal experiences of autism. It is essential and challenging reading for anyone with a personal, professional or academic interest in 'autism'.
Book Synopsis The Stigma of Disease and Disability by : Patrick W. Corrigan
Download or read book The Stigma of Disease and Disability written by Patrick W. Corrigan and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two main sections of the book comprise chapters on 10 specific illnesses and conditions and chapters relating to broader issues (stigma and family, overcoming stigma, stigma across cultures and future directions). The book concludes with observations on what has not worked in overcoming stigma as well as possible future directions. (Psychology)
Book Synopsis Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Kayla Renee Breeden
Download or read book Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Kayla Renee Breeden and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study examines how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder's symptom behaviors, enacted stigma, and race influences their parents' experiences with stress. 50 parents and guardians of children with ASD completed an online survey with 93-items composed of four sections: (1) demographic data, (2) symptom behaviors experienced by their child, (3) enacted stigma, and (4) parental stress. The purpose of the current study was to (a) evaluate the differences of ASD symptom behaviors, enacted stigma, and parental stress between minority and non-minority racial groups, and (b) examine whether the symptom behaviors and enacted stigma of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder influence the parental stress experienced by their mothers/fathers. The current study found that there was no significant difference in parents' reports of the symptom behaviors experienced by their children, enacted stigma, and parental stress among parents with non-minority and minority children. The current study also found that although child's race was not a significant predictor of parental stress, the child symptom behaviors and enacted stigma were both significant predictors of parental stress.
Book Synopsis It Takes a Village by : Lhara Mullins
Download or read book It Takes a Village written by Lhara Mullins and published by Orpen Press. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have a picture in our heads of what life will be like as a parent. But what happens when it isn’t like that? This is the gut-wrenching reality for many parents of children diagnosed with, or awaiting a diagnosis of, autism. In It Takes a Village, Lhara writes honestly and openly about her extensive experience as a parent of three amazing autistic children. Sheconsiders the practical difficulties and emotional challenges many parents of autistic children struggle with, and also shares some of the joys of life with a neurodiverse child, presenting a raw insight into her reality as a parent navigating the world of autism with her three children. This book blends Lhara’s family’s experiences with expert research and literature, to offer realistic and practical ideas and solutions for helping your child and your family. More than anything, It Takes a Village offers reassurance that you’re not alone on your journey through autism as a parent. Lhara shares her experiences of assessment and diagnosis, along with parenting her children through issues such as peer rejection in school, challenging behaviour and managing changes and transitions. She also offers her candid experiences of times when she felt she couldn’t cope, and discusses coping when you’re not coping. It Takes a Village provides invaluable advice and support to the parents of autistic children, but will also prove useful to teachers, psychologists and all those working with autistic children. It offers hope on the darkest days to parents who are feeling overwhelmed, and celebrates the wonders of neurodiversity.
Book Synopsis Comprehensive Guide to Autism by : Vinood B. Patel
Download or read book Comprehensive Guide to Autism written by Vinood B. Patel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism is a complex multifaceted disorder affecting neurodevelopment during the early years of life and, for many, throughout the life span. Inherent features include difficulties or deficits in communication, social interaction, cognition, and interpersonal behavioral coordination, to name just a few. Autism profoundly impacts the affected individual, the family, and, in many cases, the localized communities. The increased prevalence of childhood autism has resulted in rapid developments in a wide range of disciplines in recent years. Nevertheless, despite intensive research, the cause(s) remain unresolved and no single treatment strategy is employed. To address these issues, Comprehensive Guide to Autism is an all-embracing reference that offers analyses and discussions of contemporary issues in the field of autism. The work brings together scientific material from leading experts in the field relating to a wide range of important current topics, such as the early identification and treatment of children with autism, pertinent social and behavioral studies, recent developments in genetics and immunology, the influence of diet, models of autism, and future treatment prospects. Comprehensive Guide to Autism contains essential readings for behavioral science researchers, psychologists, physicians, social workers, parents, and caregivers.
Book Synopsis Families with Autistic Children in Hong Kong by : Wai-Man Yu
Download or read book Families with Autistic Children in Hong Kong written by Wai-Man Yu and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Families With Autistic Children in Hong Kong: an Exploratory Study" by Wai-man, Yu, 余慧敏, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: INTRODUCTION The syndrome of early infantile autism is first described and labelled by the child psychiatrist Leo Kanner in 1943 after observations on eleven children who manifest unusual characteristics which he thinks should be separated from the mass of abnormal and psychotic conditions in children. He emphasizes the abnormalities in the children''s emotional responses to- other people and their inability to relate themselves to the outside world and suggests that these are the fundamental impairment which explain all the other characteristic features of the syndrome. (Wing, 1976) Four decades have passed and a great deal of researches had been carried out to clarify the nature and cause(s) of autism. Unfortunately, the picture is still unclear. The origin of this syndrome is as much a mystery today as it was at Kanner'' time. Despite, the slow progress in searching for the cause and a clear-cut diagnostic tool, treatment and education of this group of children is another area worthy to be considered especially for the social work profession. For a very long time, professionals concrened are monopolized by a concentric approach in which the troubled child is the focus of attention. In doing so, it largely fails to see the 1 child'' s existence as a social event in the context of the family as well as the commuity in which it occurs. In fact, the family has the largest share in caring and educating thei r autistic child. The birth of a child often means an extension of self to many parents and when they recognize retardatio n or abnormalities in their child, they suffer a severe loss of self-esteem. This is especially true for mothers because in our culture, they are often blamed for their child''s abnormalities. The situation will even be harder for parents of autisti c children, they always feel isolated because unlike childre n suffering from other forms of handicap, autistic children bear no noticeable physical stigma; and with their sociall y unacceptable behaviour, they are often criticized by strangers as ''naughty'', ''rude'', and ''undisciplined''. Partl y due to its rarity, in occurence and partly due to the fact that there is very little knowledge about its aetiolog y and treatment method, parents always encounter specia l problems in dealing with the child''s behavioural syndrome and in finding resources to meet family needs. Furthermore, the family, as an unit, is itself a place where socializatio n occurs. Family members are interdependent on each other. Through their interaction, activities and behaviour patterns are fostered. Socialization is not one- way directed. It is a reciprocal process of interaction and 2 draws all members of the family into it. Hence, the presence of an autistic child not only affects the parents, the siblings, but also the whole family''s functioning in a dynamic way. This is the writer''s contention that our focus of concern should be on the family rather than on the autistic child per se. Unfortunately, very little research has been done in this aspect and we can only base our study on a very limited body of knowledge. Hence, the present study can only be exploratory in nature. In this paper, the writer tries to get a general understanding on the characteristics of the sample families having an autistic child in Hong Kong with respect to their demographic features, the ways in which the child'' s autistic conditions are presented, the initial impacts on the parents, wh
Book Synopsis Stigmatism Internalized by Parents of Children with Autism and Coping Mechanisms to Combat Its Effects by : Deidre Sudderth
Download or read book Stigmatism Internalized by Parents of Children with Autism and Coping Mechanisms to Combat Its Effects written by Deidre Sudderth and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism is a disorder that impairs a child's communication and social interaction, and causes the development of stereotypic or repetitive behaviors or interests. As autism increases in prevalence, it becomes significantly more important to focus research on how this disorder impacts children and their families. As parents play a key role in a child's development, it is necessary to investigate the unique challenges faced by parents of children with autism, and of additional concern is whether the parents face stigmatization as a result of bearing and raising their child with autism. This study primarily explored the experience of parenting a child with autism, and specifically investigated the internalization of stigma on families because of their child's diagnosis. Secondly, the author identified recent and different coping styles that have been helpful to families with children with autism compared to studies completed more than 10 years ago. Additionally, theory has been applied to the particular experiences of the participants in this study. Next, integration of qualitative data from participant surveys into a broad conceptualization of the manifestation of stigma in parents of children with autism was completed. Finally, the author provided recommendations for professionals working with the population of autism, and acted as an impetus for future research. Autism certainly is stigmatized amongst parents and families of children with autism. One of the main findings of this study was the variation in the perceptions of stigma among parents. Parents were noted to feel depressed, misunderstood, guilty, and even isolated. Additionally, families including children with and without autism specified that the siblings of a child with autism were helpful, kind, embarrassed, and sometimes neglectful. While some parents (47%) felt stigmatized by their child's condition and experienced negative emotionality because of it, 52% contrastingly denied internalizing stigma. However, parents who have utilized coping strategies such as meditation, research on autism, and prayer experienced less negative emotions. Overall, parenting a child with autism or being associated with a child with autism, as a family member, can lead to 'associated stigma' which causes negative emotionality if internalized.
Book Synopsis The World of the Autistic Child by : Bryna Siegel
Download or read book The World of the Autistic Child written by Bryna Siegel and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents guidance for parents of autistic children on understanding an autism diagnosis and deciding on the best course of action for treating and caring for a child with autism or PDD (pervasive developmental disorder).
Book Synopsis Role of Parental Attributions in Treatment Acceptability and Engagement in Parent-mediated Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Oyindamola Adedipe
Download or read book Role of Parental Attributions in Treatment Acceptability and Engagement in Parent-mediated Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Oyindamola Adedipe and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treatment outcomes in parent-mediated interventions are associated with the parent's engagement and acceptance, treatment acceptability, of the intervention. Research within the field of behavioral interventions has found that parental attributions, the causal explanation's parents make to understand the meaning of their child's behavior, are associated with treatment acceptability and parental engagement for behavioral parent-focused intervention. However, this relationship has not been investigated for parent-mediated interventions focused on core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as social and communication skills. The primary goal of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between parental attributions for ASD-related behavior and treatment acceptability and engagement for parent-mediated intervention for ASD. N = 107 parents or primary caregivers of a child aged 3-6 years with an ASD diagnosis were asked to rate their treatment acceptability and engagement of a parent-mediated intervention and complete the Parental Attribution Questionnaire, among other measures. Parental attributions for all dimensions of child-referent attributions (internality, controllability, and stability) negatively predicted parent's ratings of treatment acceptability for parent-mediated intervention. No associations were found for any dimensions of parent-referent attributions. Results revealed that only the parental attribution of child-referent stability was related to engagement for parent-mediated intervention. Given that parental attributions can be readily changed prior to the start of the intervention, a better understanding of the role of parental attributions in parent-mediated interventions could help improve treatment outcomes for children with ASD.
Book Synopsis A Comprehensive Book on Autism Spectrum Disorders by : Mohammad-Reza Mohammadi
Download or read book A Comprehensive Book on Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Mohammad-Reza Mohammadi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the book is to serve for clinical, practical, basic and scholarly practices. In twentyfive chapters it covers the most important topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders in the efficient way and aims to be useful for health professionals in training or clinicians seeking an update. Different people with autism can have very different symptoms. Autism is considered to be a "spectrum" disorder, a group of disorders with similar features. Some people may experience merely mild disturbances, while the others have very serious symptoms. This book is aimed to be used as a textbook for child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training and will serve as a reference for practicing psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, general psychiatrists, pediatricians, child neurologists, nurses, social workers and family physicians. A free access to the full-text electronic version of the book via Intech reading platform at http://www.intechweb.org is a great bonus.
Book Synopsis Autism Spectrum Disorders by : David Amaral
Download or read book Autism Spectrum Disorders written by David Amaral and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 1445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism is an emerging area of basic and clinical research, and has only recently been recognized as a major topic in biomedical research. Approximately 1 in 150 children are diagnosed as autistic, so it is also an intense growth area in behavioral and educational treatments. Financial resources have begun to be raised for more comprehensive research and an increasing number of scientists are becoming involved in autism research. In many respects, autism has become a model for conducting translational research on a psychiatric disorder. This text provides a comprehensive summary of all current knowledge related to the behavioral, experiential, and biomedical features of the autism spectrum disorders including major behavioral and cognitive syndromology, common co-morbid conditions, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, and other neurological correlates such as seizures, allergy and immunology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and epidemiology. Edited by three leading researchers, this volume contains over 80 chapters and nine shorter commentaries by thought leaders in the field, making the book a virtual "who's who" of autism research. This carefully developed book is a comprehensive and authoritative reference for what we know in this area as well as a guidepost for the next several years in all areas of autism research.
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology by : David L. Sam
Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology written by David L. Sam and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-08-03 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the topic of acculturation has evolved from a relatively minor research area to one of the most researched subjects in the field of cross-cultural psychology. This edited handbook compiles and systemizes the current state of the art by exploring the broad international scope of acculturation. A collection of the world's leading experts in the field review the various contexts for acculturation, the central theories, the groups and individuals undergoing acculturation (immigrants, refugees, indigenous people, expatriates, students and tourists) and discuss how current knowledge can be applied to make both the process and its outcome more manageable and profitable. Building on the theoretical and methodological framework of cross-cultural psychology, the authors focus specifically on the issues that arise when people from one culture move to another culture and the reciprocal adjustments, tensions and benefits involved.
Book Synopsis Families Across Cultures by : James Georgas
Download or read book Families Across Cultures written by James Georgas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-08-03 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary trends such as increased one-parent families, high divorce rates, second marriages and homosexual partnerships have all contributed to variations in the traditional family structure. But to what degree has the function of the family changed and how have these changes affected family roles in cultures throughout the world? This book attempts to answer these questions through a psychological study of families in thirty nations, carefully selected to present a diverse cultural mix. The study utilises both cross-cultural and indigenous perspectives to analyse variables including family networks, family roles, emotional bonds, personality traits, self-construal, and 'family portraits' in which the authors address common core themes of the family as they apply to their native countries. From the introductory history of the study of the family to the concluding indigenous psychological analysis of the family, this book is a source for students and researchers in psychology, sociology and anthropology.
Book Synopsis Authoring Autism by : M. Remi Yergeau
Download or read book Authoring Autism written by M. Remi Yergeau and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity—neuroqueerness—rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define themselves while also challenging cognitive studies scholarship and its reification of the neurological passivity of autistics. They also critique early intensive behavioral interventions—which have much in common with gay conversion therapy—and questions the ableist privileging of intentionality and diplomacy in rhetorical traditions. Using storying as their method, they present an alternative view of autistic rhetoricity by foregrounding the cunning rhetorical abilities of autistics and by framing autism as a narrative condition wherein autistics are the best-equipped people to define their experience. Contending that autism represents a queer way of being that simultaneously embraces and rejects the rhetorical, Yergeau shows how autistic people queer the lines of rhetoric, humanity, and agency. In so doing, they demonstrate how an autistic rhetoric requires the reconceptualization of rhetoric’s very essence.
