ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2021
Predicting Parent Reactions at Diagnostic Disclosure Sessions for Autism.
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- Systematic review of measures and interventions for caregiver adjustment to child autism diagnosis.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Pooled it
- Factors associated with parental resolution of a child's autism diagnosis: A systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Parents' Early Concerns about Their Child with Autism: Relation to Age of Diagnosis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Black Caregiver Perspectives During a Developmental Diagnostic Interview.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Building parent/caregiver confidence and re-engaging in parent occupations: WeCare programme for parents/caregivers post developmental disability diagnosis.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Autistic adults' perspectives and experiences of diagnostic assessments that include play across the lifespan.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Article
- Brief Report: Learning About Autism: Is the Source of Autism Knowledge Associated with Differences in Autism Knowledge, Autism Identity, and Experiences of Stigma.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Does hope mediate the relationship between parent's resolution of their child's autism diagnosis and parental stress.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Examination of mother's opinions on developmental differences of children with autism in early period.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2024Article
- "When I need help, I ask my friends": experiences of Spanish autistic women when disclosing their late diagnosis to family and friends.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- "On-Time Autism Intervention": A Diagnostic Practice Framework to Accelerate Access.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
Receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child can be a pivotal moment for parents, yet there is little research about how providers can predict parent reactions and adjust their feedback. We investigated factors related to parent reactions during the disclosure session using interviews with providers (n = 6), a parent focus group (n = 10), and a mixed-methods survey of parents (n = 189) of recently diagnosed children. Parents' prior knowledge of autism and anxiety about diagnosis predicted emotional reactions and readiness for next steps. Families anxious about receiving a diagnosis are most in need of information but may leave the session feeling lost and unprepared. Providers can promote positive emotional reactions for parents and prevent confusion by increasing their own positivity, warmth, respect, clarity, and confidence.
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