Parenting young children with and without Fragile X syndrome.
The purpose of this study was to examine maternal parenting styles across age-matched siblings using a within-family design, in which one child has Fragile X syndrome. Thirteen families participated; children were aged 16 to 71 months. Mothers completed several videotaped activities with each child separately as well as an interview. Mothers used a consistent, responsive style with both children, using the same degree of positive affect and warmth. Differences included using more behavior management strategies with the child with Fragile X and a conversational style of interaction with the sibling. Differences in approaches suggest the mothers adapted to the developmental differences between the children. The interview data supported these findings; mothers were aware of the changes made to accommodate the developmental differences.
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Cognitive Psychology, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA. asterling@waisman.wisc
Audra
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Sterling
Leah
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Barnum
Debra
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Skinner
Steven F
SF
Warren
Kandace
K
Fleming
D000339:Affect; D001364:Awareness; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008425:Maternal Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D035781:Siblings; D014705:Verbal Behavior