Parental Burden and its Correlates in Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multicentre Study with Two Comparison Groups
Background:
The effects of having a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on parents are multifaceted and pervasive. While ample
evidence has been provided that these families are under severe stress, there are still several knowledge gaps and unresolved
questions.
Objective:
This study aimed at quantifying the subjective and objective burden of ASD in mothers and fathers, and at improving the
understanding of the interplay between parental burden, child’s characteristics, and parents’ coping resources and strategies.
Methods: