Publications [#302805] of Geraldine Dawson

Journal Articles

1. Estes, A; Vismara, L; Mercado, C; Fitzpatrick, A; Elder, L; Greenson, J; Lord, C; Munson, J; Winter, J; Young, G; Dawson, G; Rogers, S (2014). The impact of parent-delivered intervention on parents of very young children with autism.. J Autism Dev Disord, 44(2), 353-365. [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/20)

   Abstract:
   This study investigated the impact of a parent-coaching intervention based on the Early Start Denver Model (P-ESDM) on parenting-related stress and sense of competence. This was part of a multisite, randomized trial comparing P-ESDM (n = 49) with community intervention (n = 49) for children aged 12 and 24 months. The P-ESDM group reported no increase in parenting stress, whereas the Community group experienced an increase over the same 3-month period. Parental sense of competence did not differ. Number of negative life events was a significant predictor of parenting stress and sense of competence across both groups. This suggests that a parent-coaching intervention may help maintain parental adjustment directly after a child is diagnosed with ASD.