Weiss Jonathan A, Wingsiong Aranda, Lunsky Yona
York University, Canada
York University, Canada.
Autism. 2014 Nov;18(8):985-95. doi: 10.1177/1362361313508024. Epub 2013 Nov 19.
Parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder often report higher levels of depression, anxiety, and mental health-related issues. The combination of stressors and family adjustment difficulties can cause distress which may develop into a crisis. Understanding crisis in the family is important to mental health practice since it can serve as a guide in delivering service to at-risk families. This study investigated the subjective experience of crisis in 155 mothers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Thematic analysis revealed that crisis is characterized by factors influencing four major areas: demands, internal capabilities, external resources, and subjective appraisal. Understanding what crisis means to families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder can help inform effective preventative and crisis services.
被诊断患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童的父母经常报告更高程度的抑郁、焦虑及与心理健康相关的问题。压力源和家庭适应困难的综合作用会导致痛苦，而这种痛苦可能会发展成危机。了解家庭中的危机对于心理健康实践很重要，因为它可以作为为处于危险中的家庭提供服务的指导。本研究调查了155名被诊断患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童的母亲对危机的主观体验。主题分析表明，危机的特征是影响四个主要方面的因素：需求、内部能力、外部资源和主观评估。了解危机对自闭症谱系障碍患者家庭意味着什么有助于提供有效的预防和危机服务。
