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Stress in parents of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders: an update review

Nancy Espinosa-Díaz1, Maribel Vega-Arce1, Maria Ignacia Jara1

  • 1Departmento de Psicología, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|September 5, 2024
PubMed

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Parental stress in caring for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is significant. Interventions should address reciprocal influences between child and parent factors for better mental health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Parental stress in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is understudied.
  • Existing research often focuses on older children, missing early intervention opportunities.
  • This study addresses the need for empirical evidence on factors influencing parental stress in early ASD care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors associated with parental stress in families with preschool-aged children diagnosed with ASD.
  • To synthesize current research on parental stress related to early childhood ASD.
  • To identify key child, parent, family, and social factors impacting parental stress.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across four major databases (CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science, Scopus).
  • Inclusion of articles published between 2017 and 2023.
  • Analysis of 24 selected English-language articles from 11 countries.

Main Results:

  • Parental stress levels in ASD caregivers are comparable to reference groups, encompassing child-related and other stressors.
  • Identified factors include child characteristics, parental traits, family dynamics, and social contexts.
  • Parental stress is linked to access to formal care services and specialized interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Parental stress in early ASD care is influenced by a complex interplay of factors.
  • Interventions for early childhood ASD should holistically include children and parents.
  • Supporting parental mental health facilitates early access to crucial support services.
Abstract

Keywords:
AutismAutismoEstrés parentalNiños preescolaresParental stressPreschool children

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