Abstract
BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested an association between higher levels of parental autistic traits and negative aspects of parenting; however, the domain of autistic traits specifically associated with parenting difficulties has not been investigated yet. Moreover, it remains to be determined whether this association exists even after controlling for children’s characteristics. AimsThis study examined the relationship between each domain of parental autistic traits and parenting difficulties after controlling for children’s characteristics in a Japanese community sample. Methods and ProceduresSurveys were administered to 1373 Japanese adults who were parents to children in kindergartens, nursery schools, and elementary schools. Outcomes and ResultsThe results showed that parents with higher levels of autistic traits had more parenting difficulties. Even after controlling for children’s sex, age, and emotional/behavioral problems, paternal impaired communication and maternal poor attention switching, impaired communication, and lack of imagination were related to higher parenting difficulties, while a higher maternal level of attention to detail was associated with lower difficulties in parenting. Conclusions and ImplicationsThe findings of this study highlight the importance of focusing on parental autistic traits and providing appropriate parenting support considering these traits.
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