From: A comparative study of autistic and non-autistic women’s experience of motherhood
Autism | Non-autistic | p value | |
---|---|---|---|
I have found motherhood to be a rewarding experience | |||
N | 352 | 132 | 0.031 |
Agree | 304 (86%) | 124 (94%) | |
Disagree | 48 (14%) | 8 (6%) | |
I have found motherhood to be an isolating experience | |||
N | 350 | 130 | 0.036 |
Agree | 242 (69%) | 76 (58%) | |
Disagree | 108 (31%) | 54 (42%) | |
I am not afraid of others judging my parenting | |||
N | 352 | 132 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 129 (37%) | 84 (64%) | |
Disagree | 223 (63%) | 48 (36%) | |
I am able to turn to others for support in parenting when I need it | |||
N | 351 | 132 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 144 (41%) | 90 (68%) | |
Disagree | 207 (59%) | 42 (32%) | |
I have often felt I am not coping in being a mother | |||
N | 354 | 132 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 241 (68%) | 61 (46%) | |
Disagree | 113 (32%) | 71 (54%) |