Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2025 (SSCI)
Objectives: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition characterized by a high level of etiological and phenotypic heterogeneity. This study aims to examine whether the parents of children diagnosed with regressive autism exhibit more pronounced Broad Autism Phenotype (BAP) characteristics compared to the parents of non-regressive autistic and typically developing children and the impact of the BAP in parents on the parent-child relationship concerning the diagnosis of regressive ASD in children. Methods: The study comprised 22 children with ASD, 22 children with regressive ASD, and 22 typically developing children, aged between 24 and 72 months. The children with ASD were assessed using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and a Regression Questionnaire. The broad autism phenotype in parents was evaluated using the Autism Spectrum Questionnaire. The quality of the parent-child relationship was examined through the Parent-Child Relationship Scale and the Parent-Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale. Results: No significant differences were found among the groups regarding the presence of the broad autism phenotype in parents. However, it was observed that the parent-child relationships were poorer in individuals whose parents exhibited a higher number of BAP symptoms and in those within the regressive autism group. Conclusions: This study is believed to make a significant contribution to the literature by evaluating the parent-child relationship in children with and without regression in autism. It demonstrates that children with regressive autism have a poorer relationship with their parents compared to those without regressive autism.