Understanding the complex relationships among factors that may predict the outcomes of young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is of utmost importance given the increasing population undergoing and anticipating the transition to adulthood.
A small minority of youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to attain success in areas of independence and functioning as young adults.
This study examined whether several aspects of emotion communication in mother-child dyads relate to child anxiety symptoms.
We present the conceptual and empirical foundation and curriculum content of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) program and the results of a pilot study of n = 27 pregnant women participating in MBCP during their third trimester of pregnancy.
Many women participate in childbirth and parenting classes while they are pregnant. In this study, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program.
This study explored the experiences of parents of service members, military family members who are often overlooked even though they are likely a vital source of support for their military adult-children.
The supportive role of parents of Service members is very important but often overlooked. A group of parents were interviewed to examine their reflections on their adult children's deployment.
There is growing support for the efficacy of mindfulness training with parents as an intervention technique to improve parenting skills and reduce risk for youth problem behaviors. The evidence, however, has been limited to small scale studies, many with methodological shortcomings.
Parent education programs include a variety of elements in their curriculum. Researchers used a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of parent education with and without mindfulness elements on positive parenting behavior.