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Parenting Young Children with and Without Fragile X Syndrome

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine maternal parenting styles across age-matched siblings using a within-family design, in which one child has Fragile X syndrome. Thirteen families participated; children were aged 16 to 71 months. Mothers completed several videotaped activities with each child separately as well as an interview. Mothers used a consistent, responsive style with both children, using the same degree of positive affect and warmth. Differences included using more behavior management strategies with the child with Fragile X and a conversational style of interaction with the sibling. Differences in approaches suggest the mothers adapted to the developmental differences between the children. The interview data supported these findings; mothers were aware of the changes made to accommodate the developmental differences.

Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-117.3.194

Authors: Audra Sterling, Leah Barnum, Debra Skinner, Steven F. Warren, Kandace Fleming

Institutions: University of Kansas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development