title: Coaching mothers of children with autism: a qualitative study for occupational therapy practice.
abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participated in 10 one-hour coaching sessions. Coaching occurred between an occupational therapist and mother and consisted of information sharing, action, and reflection. Researchers asked 10 mothers six open-ended questions with follow-up probes related to their experiences with coaching. Themes were identified, labeled, and categorized. Themes emerged related to relationships, analysis, reflection, mindfulness, and self-efficacy. Findings indicate that parents perceive the therapist-parent relationship, along with analysis and reflection, as core features that facilitate increased mindfulness and self-efficacy. The findings suggest that how an intervention is provided can lead to positive outcomes, including increased mindfulness and self-efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Education, School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66106, USA. lfoster@kumc.edu
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: Winnie
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Dunn
authors.forename: Lisa Mische
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010465:Perception; D011340:Problem Solving; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D020377:Self Efficacy