Table 6 Experience of parenthood
From: A comparative study of autistic and non-autistic women’s experience of motherhood
Autistic | Non-autistic | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
I am an organised parent | |||
N | 355 | 131 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 199 (56%) | 104 (79%) | |
Disagree | 156 (44%) | 27 (21%) | |
I prioritise my child's needs above my own | |||
N | 354 | 132 | 0.948 |
Agree | 341 (96%) | 128 (97%) | |
Disagree | 13 (4%) | 4 (3%) | |
I can cope with the multi-tasking that parenting requires | |||
N | 355 | 131 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 188 (51%) | 123 (94%) | |
Disagree | 167 (49%) | 8 (6%) | |
I can cope with all the domestic responsibilities of parenthood | |||
N | 355 | 132 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 167 (47%) | 112 (85%) | |
Disagree | 187 (53%) | 20 (15%) | |
I look for opportunities to boost my child’s self-confidence | |||
N | 355 | 131 | 0.203 |
Agree | 339 (95%) | 129 (98%) | |
Disagree | 16 (5%) | 2 (2%) | |
I put effort into trying to create opportunities for my child to socialise | |||
N | 355 | 132 | 0.0001 |
Agree | 251 (71%) | 121 (92%) | |
Disagree | 104 (29%) | 11 (8%) | |