Marital Experiences and Parental “Highs” and “Lows” When A Child with Autism Starts School

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2023

Abstract

This study describes parents’ daily “highs” and “lows” during their child’s transition to school for the first time and examines how those experiences relate to turbulence in the parents’ relationship. 106 parents (53 couples) rated their relationship qualities at pre-test and post-test and described “high” and “low” points of their day every three days for 42 days. Content analysis revealed experiences contributing to “high” or “low” points that were primarily related to: the child with ASD, the spouse, other children, personal situations, and other. Latent profile analysis identified three profiles that represented the relationship experiences of couples in the study: resilient couples, couples getting by, and asymmetrically engaged couples. Results highlight the variety of daily experiences these parents encounter.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

First Page

3932

Last Page

3942

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