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Autism, Vol. 9, No. 2, 191-212 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1362361305049033
© 2005 The National Autistic Society, SAGE Publications

Adjustment in mothers of children with Asperger syndrome

An application of the double ABCX model of family adjustment

Kenneth I. Pakenham

University of Queensland, Australia

Christina Samios

University of Queensland, Australia

Kate Sofronoff

University of Queensland, Australia, kate{at}psy.uq.edu.au

The present study examined the applicability of the double ABCX model of family adjustment in explaining maternal adjustment to caring for a child diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Forty-seven mothers completed questionnaires at a university clinic while their children were participating in an anxiety intervention. The children were aged between 10 and 12 years. Results of correlations showed that each of the model components was related to one or more domains of maternal adjustment in the direction predicted, with the exception of problem-focused coping. Hierarchical regression analyses demonstrated that, after controlling for the effects of relevant demographics, stressor severity, pile-up of demands and coping were related to adjustment. Findings indicate the utility of the double ABCX model in guiding research into parental adjustment when caring for a child with Asperger syndrome. Limitations of the study and clinical implications are discussed.

Key Words: Asperger syndrome • diagnosis • double ABCX model • maternal adjustment


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