Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder involving abnormal
communication, repetitive and restrictive interests, and impaired social functioning. ASD can …

A family member with an autism spectrum disorder presents pervasive and bidirectional
influences on the entire family system, suggesting a need for family-focused autism …

Background The lifelong nature of autism in a child has deep implications on parents as they
are faced with a range of challenges and emotional consequences in raising the child. The …

Research exploring parents' experiences of having offspring with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) currently underrepresents fathers. This study aimed to develop an understanding of …

Families play an important role in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder
across the lifespan. Indicators of family wellbeing can help to establish benchmarks for …

Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be stressful, and accessing
services can add to this stress. Self‐efficacy, agency and advocacy are important for parents …

Parenting an autistic child can reduce the time parents have to participate in their own
interests, but the impact this has on caregiver quality of life is not well understood. The aim in …

Background Couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges
that may impact on their relationship. The purpose of this review was to compare …

While the adverse effects of raising a child with autism are well demonstrated, there have
been few reports of the post-traumatic growth of mothers of children with autism. The …

Background There are few studies about the role of resilience and social support in post-
traumatic growth (PTG) in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Aim This …