Examining Communication and Emotional Characteristics of Parents of Emerging Adult Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Open Access
Author:
Schweizer, Grace
Area of Honors:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Kathryn D R Drager, Thesis Supervisor Carol Anne Miller, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
parent-child relationship ASD adults with ASD communication patterns
Abstract:
This study investigates the experiences of parents of young adult children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Via a daily diary procedure, parents reported information regarding interactions with their child and supports provided daily for fourteen days. Participants specified the details of their communication interactions and also reported their emotional affect both pre-and post-interaction. As a descriptive investigation, there are no specific hypotheses to be tested. Rather, this study aims to clarify the perspectives and daily experiences of parents of adults with ASD. Families often act as primary care provider through adulthood for individuals with ASD; this study seeks to consider and analyze parents’ circumstances and communicative relationships with their children.
