The nature of the mother's tie to her infant: Maternal bonding under conditions of proximity, separation, and potential loss

Article Abstract:

Attachment is generally viewed from the perspective of the infant. A study concentrated on mothers' post-partum thoughts and behaviours and maternal bonding was examined. Maternal trait anxiety and depression were linked to higher rates of preoccupations and reduced attachment behaviours and representations, independent of mother-child separation and infant medical condition.

Research, Attachment (Psychology), Bonding (Psychology)

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The development of siblings of children with autism at 4 and 14 months: Social engagement, communication, and cognition

Article Abstract:

Siblings of children with autism (SIBS-A) were compared with siblings of children with typical development (SIB-TD) at ages 4 and 14 months. It was found that SIBS-A were functioning as well as SIBS-TD, however, some differences in early social/emotional development and later communicative and cognition skills were observed.

Autistic children

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Psychiatric disorders in parents of children with autism: A meta-analysis

Article Abstract:

The genetic basis of autism has received great attention. The psychiatric status of parents of persons with autism is studied as part of the broad phenotype of autism.

Genetic aspects, Psychiatric research

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