Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
مجله انگلیسی زبان توانبخشی
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
Medical Sciences
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir
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10.29252/nrip.irj
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jalali
1395
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2017
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Time Use of Mothers of Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparative Study
کاردرمانی
Occupational therapy
پژوهشي
Original Research Articles
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives:</strong> Studies around the world have shown that having a child with disability impacts a mother’s time use. The purpose of this study was to compare the time use of mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with mothers of typically developing children.<br>
<strong>Methods:</strong> Eighty-four Iranian mothers (42 with ASD children and 42 with typically developing children) completed the Mothers’ Time Use Questionnaire (MTUQ).<br>
<strong>Results:</strong> Mothers of ASD children spent more time doing childcare activities (P<0.001), but no significant differences were found in time spent in self-care, rest/sleep, leisure, household chores, job or social participation activities. Furthermore, quality and enjoyment of daily activities were significantly lower in mothers of children with ASD compared to mothers of typically developing children.<br>
<strong>Discussion:</strong> Mothers of ASD children are more prone to having an imbalanced life. Hence, there is a need for occupational therapists to work in partnership with mothers to support their occupational engagement and life satisfaction.</p>
Autism spectrum disorder, Disability, Mothers’ time use, Occupational balance, Participation
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Fatemeh
Behnia
behnia.f@gmail.com
1800319475328460013340
1800319475328460013340
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi
Rassafiani
Me.rassafiani@uswr.ac.ir
1800319475328460013341
1800319475328460013341
No
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sara
Nakhai
Dr.saranakhai@gmail.com
1800319475328460013342
1800319475328460013342
No
Claudio Santi Social Medicine Center, Rehabilitation Unit, Don Calabria Institute, Verona, Italy.
Maryam
Mohammadpour
Mmohammadpour66@yahoo.com
1800319475328460013343
1800319475328460013343
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mina
Ahmadi Kahjoogh
mina_ot5520@yahoo.com
1800319475328460013344
1800319475328460013344
Yes
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.