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Linda Xavier1, S Kalabarathi2, D Padmapriya2
1Department of Child Health Nursing Saveetha College of Nursing, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|October 30, 2025
Summary
Parental resilience helps families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) adapt to challenges. Building resilience through support and coping strategies improves wellbeing for parents and children.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique and persistent challenges impacting family wellbeing.
- Parental resilience is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor for families navigating ASD.
- Understanding resilience-building practices is vital for effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore resilience-building practices in parents of children with ASD.
- To identify key protective factors and coping mechanisms that enhance caregiver resilience.
- To examine the impact of resilience on family dynamics and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing existing research on parental resilience and ASD.
- Identification of protective factors (e.g., social support, self-care).
- Analysis of adaptive coping strategies (problem-focused and emotion-focused).
Main Results:
- Key protective factors include social support, positive reframing, self-care, and interventions.
- Adaptive coping mechanisms significantly enhance caregiver resilience.
- Resilience positively influences family cohesion, parental mental health, and child development.
Conclusions:
- Resilience is a dynamic process, not a fixed trait, influenced by internal and external resources.
- Supporting resilience-building practices is essential for family-centered care.
- Culturally sensitive interventions can improve outcomes for families with ASD.
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