We are in this together

Background: Couple relationships play an integral role in family adjustment when a child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet, it is unclear what factors contribute to the maintenance of relationship satisfaction in these couples. Method: Using phenomenology, data from eleven couple interviews were analysed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of relationship satisfaction when raising a child with ASD. Results: The overall essence of "We are in this together" reflected the attitude that a strong partnership was beneficial in maintaining relationship satisfaction. This essence was captured in three main themes: 1) Shared beliefs, 2) Teamwork and 3) Shared experiences which closely paralleled the Walsh family resilience framework. Conclusions: Couples can be supported in these key areas to strengthen their relationship to serve as a source of resilience for families with a child with ASD.

Cordier, ReinieCurtin Univ, Australia (author)
Vaz, SharmilaCurtin Univ, Australia (author)
Falkmer, TorbjörnLinköpings universitet,Avdelningen för samhällsmedicin,Medicinska fakulteten,Region Östergötland, Smärt och rehabiliteringscentrum,Curtin Univ, Australia(Swepub:liu)torfa41 (author)
Curtin Univ, Australia; Univ Western Australia, AustraliaCurtin Univ, Australia (creator_code:org_t)

In:Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders: ELSEVIER SCI LTD58, s. 39-511750-94671878-0237

By the author/editor: Sim, Angela; Cordier, Reinie; Vaz, Sharmila; Falkmer, Torbjör ...

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Clinical Medicin ...; and Psychiatry

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