RESILIENCE AND COPING STRATEGIES OF MOTHERS RAISING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
https://doi.org/ 10.18384/2310-7235-2015-3-38-46
Abstract
The specific aspect of resilience and coping behavior of mothers raising children with ASD is revealed. The authors study the characteristics of parents’ attitude to children with autism, and explore mothers’ internal resources to overcome the child’s disorders. The study is based on the analysis of the specifics of resilience and individual coping of 56 mothers upbringing children with ASD and of 58 mothers who have neurotypical children. On the basis of empirical studies the authors conclude on the need of psychological support to mothers of children with ASD to develop their intra-psychic resources, resilience and adaptive coping. These strategies are needed to preserve the functionality of the family system and positive socialization of children with ASD.
About the Authors
A. . Nesterova
North Caucasian Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. . Kovalevskaya
Moscow State Regional University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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