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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Psychology

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  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder with varied clinical presentations.
  • Parenting demands in TSC can differ based on individual child needs.
  • Understanding parenting stress is crucial for supporting families affected by TSC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize parenting stress in parents of children with TSC.
  • To identify factors contributing to increased parenting stress in TSC.
  • To inform healthcare providers on supporting parents of children with TSC.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 269 parents of children (0-12 years) with TSC.
  • Utilized the Parenting Stress Index (PSI) to measure stress.
  • Collected data on TSC clinical features, seizures, neuropsychiatric issues, and parent demographics.
  • Conducted qualitative analysis of free-response items on stressors.

Main Results:

  • Half of parents reported clinically relevant parenting stress, particularly in Parent-Child Dysfunction.
  • Higher stress correlated with specific skin/ocular TSC features, intractable epilepsy, developmental delay, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Parent race, income, uncertainty, and lack of support were significant stressors, explaining 46% of stress variability.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions should address dermatologic/ophthalmologic TSC findings and seizure management.
  • Early childhood interventions and psychosocial assessments are vital.
  • Low threshold for mental health referrals can improve quality of life for TSC families.