Publications by authors named "K Sarimski"
[Down Syndrome: Perception of Mothers and Fathers About Parenting a Child with Intellectual Disability].
Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsychiatr
May 2020
Parents of children with intellectual disabilities report increased stress levels as well as experiences of personal growth and a positive impact on family relationship. 30 mothers and fathers of children with Down syndrome in school age complete questionnaires on the family impact of childhood disability, parental stress and child behavioral symptoms. Mothers as well as fathers report more positive than negative perceptions of the impact on the family.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome from Parental Point of View].
Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsychiatr
September 2019
Parents of 42 children with Down syndrome (mean age 9 years) report on their child's quality of life (physical, emotional and social domain). The KINDL-R was used as a proxy-report measure. Quality of life correlated negatively with behavioral symptoms (SDQ), but did not vary between children in mainstreamed or special schools.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFathers of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Infants and Toddlers - Experiences, Needs, and Challenges.
J Deaf Stud Deaf Educ
April 2019
Article Synopsis
- Studies on fathers of deaf and hard-of-hearing children are limited, often focusing only on older children.
- A survey of 92 fathers of very young DHH children revealed important insights into their parenting experiences, participation in early intervention, and support received.
- The findings underscored the significance of fathers' involvement in early intervention services, highlighting a strong link between their parenting confidence, support from agencies, and the effects of their child's hearing loss on parenting.
[Parenting Stress in Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome in Preschool Age].
Prax Kinderpsychol Kinderpsychiatr
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- Research indicates that mothers of preschool-aged children with Down syndrome experience higher levels of parenting stress, particularly related to their child's behavior.
- In a study with 52 mothers, stress levels were notably elevated in areas linked to child behavior but not in parent characteristics compared to normative data.
- The findings suggest that a mother’s optimism plays a crucial role in predicting parenting stress, highlighting the importance of early interventions to support both mothers and children.
[Behaviour problems of children with Down syndrome in preschool-age - Results from the Heidelberg Down syndrome study].
Z Kinder Jugendpsychiatr Psychother
May 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study examines behavior problems in preschool-aged children with Down syndrome, focusing on their frequency and correlation with parental factors.
- Approximately 30% of the children were rated as having abnormal behavior, with notable issues related to hyperactivity and overall difficulties.
- The findings suggest that interventions for these children should involve improving parenting skills and coping strategies to help mitigate potential behavioral issues.