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ERIC Number: EJ1459622
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1944-7515
EISSN: EISSN-1944-7558
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Resilience in Families of Autistic Children and Children with Intellectual Disability during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Elizaveta Dimitrova; Athanasia Kouroupa; Vasiliki Totsika
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v130 n1 p24-40 2025
Resilience in families of autistic children and children with intellectual disability is associated with factors such as family functioning, social support, and financial strain. Little is known about family resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic when many resources were limited. This study examined the association of family resilience with child characteristics, family resources, and socioecological factors during the pandemic. Data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic from 734 United Kingdom parents/caregivers of children who are autistic and/or have intellectual disability were analyzed using path analysis. Greater family resilience was significantly associated with fewer child behavior problems, absence of intellectual disability, higher financial status, and greater family functioning, though not school support. These factors might guide future research and practices to support vulnerable families at risk of low resilience.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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