Factors Contributing to Parent Stress in Those Raising a Child with Autism.

Amber Hasbun
818-212-3233
ahasbun@alliant.edu

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Abstract
In two decades, the prevalence rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have dramatically increased. In March of 2016, the CDC estimates as many as 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism each year, which is up from 1 in 88 in 2008 and estimates of 1 in 150 in 2000. While stress related to parenting is universal, the stress reported by parents of children with autism exceeds that of parents raising a neurotypical child and parents raising children with other developmental disabilities. Identifying contributing factors is necessary for improving both systemic functioning and individual symptom management, as well as improving targeted intervention and treatment to ameliorate experiences. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that are contributing to parent experiences of stress for those raising a child with autism.  

Criteria

• Parents are over the age of 18 and have a child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  
• The child received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by the age of 5
  
• The child received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from one of the following professionals: Medical Doctor, Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, or Psychiatrist
  
• Child is currently between the ages of 2 and 5.
  
• Participants agree with the question that they “are comfortable answering questions about you and your child in English”
  
• That participants currently reside in the United States
  

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