Informal caregivers are the unpaid persons who take care of a not self-sufficient family
member, due to old age or chronic illness or disability. As in all the European countries, the …

Background The autistic population is growing and ageing and this also applies to the
parents. Despite this, research about parental experiences is still relatively scarce. Even …

This study sought to examine the impact of time, developmental, emotional, and financial
burdens on the quality of life (QOL) for parents (aged 50+) of an adult child with autism …

Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of
disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This …

Background Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is increasing
across the globe. The disorder in children not only creates burden of care in caregivers but …

There is limited research examining the inclusion of autistic people in their local
communities. This paper reports on two Australian studies which explored this gap, focusing …

This study used the meta-analysis structural equation modeling (MASEM) method to explore
the relationship between coping (positive and negative), social support, and family quality of …

Background Despite the joy of parenting, the burden of daily caregiving for children with
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be overwhelming and constant. Parents can expect to …

The challenges faced by parents caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can
amplify parenting stress, though the impacts of these challenges can be alleviated by social …

Background Caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be stressful and
subsequently affect parents' ability to manage their child's symptoms. In this research, we …