BACKGROUND Due to contradictory findings regarding the effects of seeing and holding stillborn infants on women's worsening mental health symptoms, there is a lack of clear of guidance in stillbirth bereavement care. Although some current research examines this phenomenon we are still not certain of the meaning of such experiences to women and what effects there may be on her subsequent parenti...

Knowledge of how parenthood is experienced by autistic women currently poor. Nine mothers to children aged 5–15 years completed semi-structured interviews, analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. All considered at least one their also be autistic. Four superordinate themes emerged: 1. Autism fundamentally impacts parenting; 2. Battle for the right support; 3. Development and ac...

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 By examining the experiences of mothers autistic children during COVID-19, we provide therapists with insight into complex family dynamics. We highlight importance addressing needs parents in family-centered care. Primary Author and Speaker: Morgan Holcom Additional Authors Speakers: Oster, Aaron Bonsall