Teague, S., Newman, L., Tonge, B., and Gray, K. (2016) Attachment and behaviour/emotional problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60 (7-8). p. 747.

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Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between attachment and behavioural/emotional problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Method: A mixed-methods cross-sectional design was adopted. Thirty parents of children diagnosed with ASD (n = 26) and thirty parents of children diagnosed with other developmental disabilities (n = 29) completed assessments of child behaviour and emotional problems (DBC), child attachment (CPRS), an autism screening tool (SRS), and an attachment interview (DAI). Children were aged 3.5-12 years. Patterns of attachment and patterns of behaviour and emotional problems will be explored using a series of regression analyses. A qualitative approach will also be used to report findings from the attachment interview conducted with parents. Comparisons between children with and without ASD on attachment and behaviour/emotional problem measures will be explored.

Results: Preliminary results indicate an association between attachment and behavioural/emotional problems across groups.

Conclusions: The findings of this study will be discussed and summarised for clinical implications, specifically potential targets for interventions in children with and without ASD who have attachment difficulties.

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