Common Positive and Negative Experiences Among Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Download or read book Common Positive and Negative Experiences Among Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Eva Loeffler and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rate of children diagnosed with autism has skyrocketed over the past two decades. Although the increase in autism prevalence rates has led to more interest, research, and understanding of children with autism, there has been less understanding and focus on parents' and caregivers' experiences. Parents and caregivers face a range of complexities and challenges in raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies of parental experiences with raising a child with ASD have identified mostly negatives, such as increased stress, emotional burnout, and social isolation. Fewer studies have examined positive experiences, such as coping, resilience, and personal growth. Not enough studies have focused on parents' and caregivers' experiences raising a child with ASD. Many parents and caregivers face caregiving responsibility for a child who will likely require lifelong services and support. It is important to understand the unique experiences of parents and caregivers in order to better understand and address their needs and to create better and more effective intervention and support for caregivers of children with ASD. Using a scoping review of the literature, this graduate project asks the following: What are the most common experiences for parents and caregivers raising children with ASD? Specifically, do parents and caregivers develop resilience and strength from their experiences?