Does Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Reduce Maternal Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Agazzi, Heather; Tan, Sim Yin; Ogg, Julia A.; Armstrong, Kathleen; Kirby, Russell S.

doi:10.1080/07317107.2017.1375622

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“…Definitions anxiety "Anxiety, characterized by fearful emotion, worried thoughts and physiological symptoms such as muscle tension" (Neil et al, 2019). applied behavior analysis "An application of behavioral principles to help children with ASD learn new skills (e.g., language, joint attention, play skills) and reduce disruptive behaviors" (Agazzi et al, 2017). autism "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by deficits in communication and social interaction, and the engagement in restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)" (Lai et al, 2015).…”

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“…Weaknesses Agazzi et al (2017) By distributing tests that are specific to each variable being considered (i.e. stress and anxiety), it formed a very detailed analysis to better inform their reader and add onto findings.…”

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“…Higher anxiety levels were shown in mothers who have children with ASD compared to mothers who have typically developing children. While 3 of the 5 quantitative studies reviewed focused on the measurement of anxiety in mothers without any type of added experiment, Iida et al (2018) and Agazzi et al (2017), measured their participants" stress level at two points in time. This was before and after an experiment or application of service was applied to participants.…”

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Prevalence of Anxiety and Stress in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Review of Literature

Jolly¹,

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2020

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Objective: Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to develop and experience stress and anxiety due to the overwhelming amount of new information, research on their child’s needs, and coping with everyday hardships. Method: This systematic review analyzed seven recent research articles related to the anxiety and stress in mothers raising children with ASD. Studies were limited to a focus on maternal mental health experiences raising a child with ASD. Findings: All studies examined show a sample of mothers that have anxiety while raising children with ASD. Researchers employed different methodologies in measuring these mothers’ anxiety at either one or two points in time. The strengths and weaknesses of each study were reviewed. Some studies even reported a direct effect concerning the way mothers interact with others and their children as a result of their mental health state. Limitations in most of the studies reviewed showed a smaller sample size than originally intended. Conclusion: While there are many studies that focus on children with ASD, there is a lack of research on the mental health state of their parents, specifically mothers. These parents take on the role of being a provider, advocate, and channel between their children and a world that is rarely accessible to them. Research in this area can greatly benefit new mothers experiencing this, and all parents that may have an unhealthy mental state when dealing with the responsibility and work it takes raising a child with a disability.

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Prevalence of Anxiety and Stress in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Review of Literature

Jolly¹,

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2020

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“…Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based behavioral therapy intervention for youth with externalizing disorders ages 2 to 8 years (Eyberg, Boggs, & Algina, 1995). PCIT has also proven effective with subpopulations of youth who have experienced childhood maltreatment (Bjørseth & Wichstrøm, 2016) and ADHD (Antshel et al, 2016), and more recently, there is a growing body of research to support its use with children with ASD (Agazzi, Tan, & Tan, 2013; Agazzi, Tan, Ogg, Armstrong, & Kirby, 2017; Allen, Harrington, & Cooke, 2011; Armstrong, DeLoatche, Preece, & Agazzi, 2015; Hatamzadeh, Pouretemad, & Hassanabadi, 2010; Masse, McNeil, Wagner, & Quetsch, 2016; Solomon, Ono, Timmer, & Goodlin-Jones, 2008). Some of the components of PCIT include relationship building, which is fostered during the first half of treatment called child-directed interaction (CDI), and compliance training, which is conducted during the second half of treatment called parent-directed interaction (PDI).…”

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A Case Study of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for the Treatment of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cambric

Agazzi

2019

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Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have difficulties with compliance, impulsivity, and attention, which can affect daily adaptive functioning leading to disruptions in family social interactions, communication skills, academic achievement, and engagement in the community. Although previous research has identified behavioral treatments such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for youth with ASD, it is important to explore more interventions that can be effective in decreasing problematic behaviors while also building positive social skill development. This case study illustrates the effectiveness of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to address behavioral problems in a 7-year-old boy with high-functioning ASD (HF-ASD) and comorbid ADHD. Overall, the results demonstrated a decrease in child challenging behaviors and an increase in child compliance. In addition, the child’s mother increased her use of positive parenting skills and effective commands. This study provides additional support for PCIT for children with ASD, but was not without challenges. These challenges, characteristic of families affected by ASD, and treatment implications for clinicians working with this population are discussed.

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“…Anecdotally, one mother reported wanting to get her child's behavior under control prior to the birth of her next child. Since PCIT studies are largely conducted with mothers, as was the case in the present sample (e.g., Agazzi, Tan, Ogg, Armstrong, & Kirby, 2017;Harwood & Eyberg, 2006;Hood & Eyberg, 2003), one barrier to consider when implementing PCIT in general is that some families may be expanding during the time family therapy is occurring. Although parental motivation to come to treatment may be high, barriers such as the arrival of a new baby or a complicated pregnancy can prevent families from continuing treatment.…”

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with and without Incentives in a Community Mental Health Setting

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Does Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Reduce Maternal Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Prevalence of Anxiety and Stress in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Review of Literature

Prevalence of Anxiety and Stress in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Review of Literature

A Case Study of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for the Treatment of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with and without Incentives in a Community Mental Health Setting

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