Parental & Maternal Health

  • Behrendt, H. F., Scharke, W., Herpertz-Dahlmann, B., Konrad, K., & Firk, C. (2021). Parenting stress and resilience in parents of children with mental health disorders. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 631759. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.631759
  • Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. (2022). Maternal mental health conditions and statistics. https://www.mmhla.org/articles/maternal-mental-health-conditions-and-statistics
  • Yoon, S., Pei, F., & Gordon-Hollingsworth, A. (2023). Prevalence of possible mental health disorders among parents of children with and without disabilities. Academic Pediatrics, 23(7), 1001–1009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2023.05.008
  • Shah, P. E., Fonagy, P., & Strathearn, L. (2023). Parental mentalizing and attachment resolution: Implications for maternal sensitivity. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 9849876. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.9849876
  • Wilson, S., & Durbin, C. E. (2010). Effects of paternal and maternal depression on parenting behaviors: A meta-analytic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 30(4), 438–449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2010.03.007
  • Bonassi, A., et al. (2025). Parenting and child outcomes: Maternal versus paternal differences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15, 142. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12293883

Protective Factors & Better Outcomes

  • Neece, C. L., Green, S. A., & Baker, B. L. (2012). Parenting stress and child behavior problems: A transactional relationship across time. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 117(1), 48–66. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-117.1.48
  • van der Voort, A., et al. (2024). Parental resilience and child outcomes: Evidence from the Netherlands. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 11408984. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.11408984

Neurodevelopmental Conditions (Autism & ADHD)

  • Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Are siblings at greater risk of autism? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-siblings-at-greater-risk-of-autism
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Data & statistics on ADHD. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html
  • Rydzewska, E., et al. (2023). Rates of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder: Global estimates. BMC Medicine, 21, 65. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-02734-8
  • Piven, J., et al. (2018). The broader autism phenotype: Genetics and clinical implications. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 177(1), 8–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.b.32690

Therapist-Parent Relationship & School-Based OT

  • Graham, F., Rodger, S., & Ziviani, J. (2010). Enabling occupational participation: Family-centred service delivery in paediatric occupational therapy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 57(4), 258–265. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00889.x
  • Camden, C., & Silva, M. (2022). Parent–therapist collaboration in pediatric rehabilitation: A scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 915375. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.915375
  • Rosenbaum, P., King, S., Law, M., King, G., & Evans, J. (1998). Family-centered service. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 18(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1300/J006v18n01_01
  • Flanigan, E. (2019). Workload vs. caseload: A model for school-based occupational therapists. [Conference presentation]. Jefferson Digital Commons. https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otppdcpresentations/15

Books & Parent/Professional Resources

  • Bryson, T. P., & Siegel, D. J. (2011). The whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. New York, NY: Delacorte Press.
  • Delahooke, M. (2019). Beyond behaviors: Using brain science and compassion to understand and solve children’s behavioral challenges. Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing & Media.
  • Price, D. (2022). Unmasking autism: Discovering the new faces of neurodiversity. New York, NY: Harmony Books.
  • Walker, E., Berney, S., & Mitchell, J. (Eds.). (2021). Sincerely, your autistic child: What people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

People & Communities to Follow

  • At Peace Parents (PDA & parenting support) – Parent coaching and resources around Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). [Instagram: @atpeaceparents]
  • Stephen Porges, PhD – Creator of the Polyvagal Theory, research on safety, connection, and regulation.
  • Bessel van der Kolk, MD – Trauma expert, author of The Body Keeps the Score.
  • Autism Level UP – Neurodiversity-affirming resources co-created by Dr. Amy Laurent & Dr. Jacquelyn Fede. [Instagram: @autismlevelup]
  • Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L – Leader in interoception research and practice. [kelly-mahler.com]
  • Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast (Meg Proctor, MS, OTR/L) – Neurodiversity-affirming OT conversations.
  • Greg Santucci, OTR/L – Pediatric OT specializing in regulation and school-based practice. [Instagram: @gregsantucci]
  • Mona Delahooke, PhD – Clinical psychologist, author of Beyond Behaviors and Brain-Body Parenting.
  • Autism Inclusivity (Facebook group) – A large online community of autistic adults offering education and support for parents and professionals.