Families with children who have autism spectrum disorders: stress and support.(Report): An article from: Exceptional Children

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From the author: Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have behavior repertoires that might be expected to have an impact on members of both the immediate and extended family. This article examines this impact, reviewing relevant literature related to stressors and supports for families of individuals with ASD. The focus of the article highlights research on stressors and supports in the following areas (a) stress in the marital subsystem, (b) stress in the parental subsystem, (c) stress in the sibling subsystem, (d) coping strategies used by families, and (e) informal and formal sources of support used by families. Implications and recommendations for future research and practice are discussed.

Citation Details
Title: Families with children who have autism spectrum disorders: stress and support.(Report)
Author: Hedda Meadan
Publication:Exceptional Children (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2010
Publisher: Council for Exceptional Children
Volume: 77 Issue: 1 Page: 7(30)

Article Type: Report

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