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Resilience in Families of Autistic Children and Children With Intellectual Disability During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Resilience in families of autistic children and children with intellectual disability is associated with factors such as family functioning, social support, and financial strain. Little is known about family resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic when many resources were limited. This study examined the association of family resilience with child characteristics, family resources, and socioecological factors during the pandemic. Data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic from 734 United Kingdom parents/caregivers of children who are autistic and/or have intellectual disability were analyzed using path analysis. Greater family resilience was significantly associated with fewer child behavior problems, absence of intellectual disability, higher financial status, and greater family functioning, though not school support. These factors might guide future research and practices to support vulnerable families at risk of low resilience.

Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-130.1.24

Authors: Elizaveta Dimitrova, Athanasia Kouroupa, Vasiliki Totsika

Institutions: The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, University of Warwick, Millennium Institute for Care Research, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Economic and Social Research Council