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The Effect of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Family Mental Health: Challenges, Emotional Impact, and Coping Strategies.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Factors associated with resilience among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
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- Quality of Life Among Mothers of Children With Autism in the West Bank: Associated Factors and Policy Recommendation.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Aquatic Exercise as a Complementary Intervention for Cognitive, Behavioral, Motor, and Functional Outcomes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Enhancing Service Providers' Fidelity of Functional Behavior Assessment Implementation for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Association Between Autism Severity, Parental Stress, and Parenting Styles in Indian Families of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Children's disability and caregivers' health-related quality of life in Australia: A nationwide longitudinal study.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Mealtime behaviours, diet quality and parental stress in children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study from Türkiye.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Caregiver Burden, Emotional Distress, and Coping Strategies in Romanian Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Ableism in Applied Behavior Analysis: Historical Context of Services for Autistic People.Behavior analysis in practice · 2026Review
- Perceived community support, parenting self-efficacy, and family resilience in special needs parenting: a SEM approach.BMC public health · 2026Article
- "They are hard to navigate" exploring healthcare providers experiences managing Self-Injurious Behaviors among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Uganda.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
- Between neuroaffirmation and access: Parents' experiences of autism caregiving in England.PloS one · 2026Article
- "Listening to the word autism changes everything": the impact of an Autism Spectrum disorder diagnosis on families.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Oxytocinergic Signaling in Zebrafish: Translational Perspectives for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of neurochemistry · 2026Review
- Navigating the Complex Landscape of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Supports.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders and quality of life in their parents: association between challenging behaviors and parental quality of life.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Effects of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Parental Mental Health and Child Behavior in Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Our Challenges, Our Solutions: The Impact of Autism on Families.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts not only diagnosed individuals, but also significantly affects the quality of life of both primary and secondary caregivers. These effects are particularly pronounced when compared to caregivers of individuals with other neurodevelopmental disorders. The emotional and physical demands of caring for someone with ASD can profoundly alter family dynamics and interpersonal relationships, creating challenges that require a comprehensive approach to be understood and addressed.
methodsThe methodological design is a narrative review study, based on a search conducted during May, June, July, and August 2024 in the Scopus, Dialnet, and WoS databases concerning the object of study. As a result, a total of 197 articles were qualitatively analyzed. Of these, 36 articles were selected for a more detailed qualitative analysis, leading to a final sample of 14 documents. The selected studies were examined through qualitative content analysis. The inclusion criteria for this selection were as follows: empirical studies or research published in English or Spanish; open access via the Internet; categories limited to "education/educational research" relevant to the proposed objectives; and specific documents related to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
resultsThe care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has a significant and multifaceted impact on family life, deeply affecting the mental health of caregivers. These effects manifest in the form of chronic stress, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties, altering family dynamics. The quality of life of caregivers varies depending on the coping strategies they employ, which are crucial for their emotional well-being.
conclusionsUnderstanding and optimizing these strategies is essential to mitigate the negative effects of caregiving and improving the overall well-being of families living with ASD.
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