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Abstract

Background.

Research has consistently shown that families with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulty engaging in family routines, yet little is known about families with adolescents with ASD.

Purpose.

The purpose of this study is to compare the routines of families with adolescents with ASD (FASD) and families with typically developing adolescents.

Method.

Twenty families in each group were compared using the Family Routines Inventory and supplemental questions. Data were analyzed using a Mann-Whitney U and content analysis.

Findings.

No significant difference between groups was found; however, there was a trending toward significance in the subscale of mealtime routines in both endorsement and adherence. Analysis of open-ended questions revealed differences in how routines were carried out.

Implications.

Occupational therapists should consider assessing and addressing routines of importance to FASD to increase family health and well-being. Further research is needed to better understand the routines of FASD.

Description.

Bien que des recherches aient constamment démontré que les familles ayant des adolescents atteints de troubles du spectre autistique (TSA) ont de la difficulté à adopter des routines familiales, on connaît peu de choses au sujet des familles ayant des adolescents atteints de TSA.

But.

Cette étude avait pour but de comparer les routines de familles ayant des adolescents atteints de troubles du spectre autistique (TSA) à celles de familles ayant des adolescents au développement normal.

Méthodologie.

Vingt-deux familles par groupe ont été comparées à l’aide du Family Routines Inventory (FRI) et de questions complémentaires. Les données ont été analysées à partir d’un test U de Mann-Whitney et d’une analyse du contenu.

Résultats.

Aucune différence significative n’a été trouvée entre les groupes; toutefois, on a observé qu’une tendance vers la différence significative se dessinait dans l’échelle secondaire concernant l’adoption et la conservation de routines à l’heure des repas. En effet, l’analyse des questions ouvertes a permis de révéler des différences dans la façon dont les routines sont effectuées.

Conséquences.

Les ergothérapeutes devraient envisager d’évaluer et d’aborder les routines qui sont significatives pour les familles ayant des adolescents atteints de TSA, en vue d’améliorer la santé et le bien-être de ces familles. D’autres études seront requises pour mieux comprendre les routines des familles ayant des adolescents atteints de TSA.

Keywords

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorders Family Mealtime Routines adolescents famille heure des repas routines troubles du spectre autistique

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Routines of families with adolescents with autistic disorders: A comparison study

Abstract

Background.

Purpose.

Method.

Findings.

Implications.

Description.

But.

Méthodologie.

Résultats.

Conséquences.

Keywords

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