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Investigations into emotion regulation difficulties among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- SANTOMAURO Damian, SHEFFIELD Jeanie, SOFRONOFF Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 42(3), 2017, pp.275-284.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Emotion regulation difficulties have been associated with depression and anxiety in typically developing individuals. However, until recently, the impact of emotion regulation difficulties for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has received little attention. The authors investigated emotion regulation difficulties from the perspective of those who would experience the sequelae. This included parents, teachers, and psychologists. Method: Seven focus groups with parents, teachers, and psychologists, and 7 interviews with adolescents and young adults with ASD were conducted. Results: Across the groups, participants discussed their triggers of distressing emotions, difficulties with emotional awareness, emotion regulation strategies, and the consequences of their distressing emotions. Both depression and anxiety were perceived as the most experienced distressing issues with the greatest consequences. (Edited publisher abstract)
A randomized controlled trial of group Stepping Stones Triple P: a mixed-disability trial
- Authors:
- ROUX Gemma, SOFRONOFF Kate, SANDERS Matthew
- Journal article citation:
- Family Process, 52(3), 2013, pp.411-424.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) is a parenting programme designed for families of a child with a disability. The current study involved a randomised controlled trial of Group Stepping Stones Triple P (GSSTP) for a mixed-disability group. Participants were 52 families of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or an intellectual disability. The results demonstrated significant improvements in parent-reported child behaviour, parenting styles, parental satisfaction, and conflict about parenting. Results among participants were similar despite children's differing impairments. The intervention effect was maintained at 6-month follow-up. The results indicate that GSSTP is a promising intervention for a mixed-disability group. Limitations of the study, along with areas for future research, are also discussed. (Publisher abstract)