Objective To evaluate evidence from randomised controlled trials and non-randomised
controlled trials on the effectiveness of hospital clowns for a range of symptom clusters in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Few studies have examined disparities in autism services and
functional outcomes over the life course. Transition to adulthood is an especially important …

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology is a comprehensive introduction to the field. It
covers theoretical and methodological foundations and examines the characteristics …

Objective: This multicenter, parallel-group, randomized trial examined the effects of an
animal-assisted intervention on the stress, anxiety, and health-related quality of life for …

In addition to the fears associated with contracting COVID-19, the pandemic has forced
families across the United States to quickly transition to new patterns of living. These …

Pediatric cancer is a life-threatening disease that challenges the life of the diagnosed child,
the parents, and possible siblings. Moreover, it also places considerable demands on family …

Social determinants of health frameworks are standard tools in public health. These
frameworks for the most part omit a crucial factor: the family. Socioeconomic status moreover …

Siblings of children with a chronic illness are among the close family members impacted by
childhood chronic illness. Family roles, routines, and functioning are adjusted to fit the needs …

Abstract Objective The COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales (CEFIS) were
developed in Spring 2020 to assess effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families and …

Objective Research has indicated that social support may play a protective role in the face of
stress and help children and adolescents cope with the demands and challenges they face …