September 5, 2025Open Access

Understanding Attachment Behaviors in Parents Raising Autistic Children: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

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Phenomenological study explores attachment behaviors in caregivers of autistic children, highlighting co-regulation dynamics and systemic support.

Caregivers of autistic children exhibit intentional and proactive attachment behaviors, challenging traditional views.
In-depth interviews revealed themes of attachment behaviors and co-regulation related to sensory needs and communication profiles.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis was utilized to explore the experiences of ten primary caregivers across the United States.
The findings underscore the need for expanded attachment theory frameworks to accommodate neurodivergent family dynamics.

McGuire et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Phenomenological study explores attachment behaviors in caregivers of autistic children, highlighting co-regulation dynamics and systemic support.