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Amela Ibrahimagić1, Nedim Patković, Selmir Hadžić
1Department of speech and language pathology and audiology, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, Univerzitetska no 1, 75 000, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, amela.ibrahimagic@untz.ba.
Psychiatria Danubina
|February 8, 2023
Summary
Parental stress in children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) is linked to communication and language abilities. Improving these skills can help reduce parental stress.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Psychology
- Speech and Language Therapy
Background:
- Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) significantly impact individuals and families, often leading to increased stress and distress in parents.
- Parental stress is a critical factor in the well-being of families with children with ASD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the sources, frequency, and predictability of stress in parents of children with ASD.
- To examine the relationship between children's communication and language skills and parental stress levels.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 80 parents of children with ASD.
- Data were collected using a custom questionnaire assessing parental stress, and child's communication and language variables.
- Statistical analysis included basic parameters and multiple regression analysis using SPSS.
Main Results:
- Common stressors for parents include concerns about the child's future, communication difficulties, social interaction challenges, and behavioral issues.
- Children's communication and language skills were found to be significant predictors of parental stress.
Conclusions:
- Specific child skills, such as using gestures, responding to their name, and initiating communication, predict parental stress.
- Interventions focused on developing a child's communication and language skills can benefit both the child and help mitigate parental stress.
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