The experience of stigma by autistic people is relatively understudied, despite contributing to
a range of poor outcomes and having an overarching impact on well-being. The current …

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been acutely detrimental to individuals'
mental well-being and has led to longterm psychological distress for adults and children …

Caregivers of children with neurodiverse needs are known to experience challenges and
hardship due to the increased needs of the child and the lack of support available. This …

Background Research shows that people with autism spectrum disorder and their families
often experience social stigma. The internalization of social stigma can lead to the …

This study examined whether self-stigma content and process would prospectively influence
parental warmth and hostility through increasing parenting stress among parents of children …

Background Previous studies examining the association between child behavior problems
and parental stress have reported mixed results. Aim This study aimed to explore the …

Sensory sensitivity and anxiety are often experienced by neurodivergent children. Repetitive
physical actions are a common way to self-regulate and reduce anxiety, yet stigma attached …

Background Social anxiety among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
is a critical issue because it could lead to adverse consequences for psychological and …

Grateful caregivers report lower levels of psychological distress. Social support, engendered
by gratitude and buffering against stress, might mediate this effect. Here we explored …

Little is known about factors contributing to perceived stigma in parents of children and
adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems in outpatient mental healthcare. We …