Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism Spectrum or Related Disorders

Are you a stressed parent of a child with ASD? You aren’t alone! In addition to the typical challenges of raising a child, additional variables can cause stress in mothers, fathers, and other caregivers when raising a child with ASD. Coming to terms with the disability can be a challenge in and of itself; however, other factors can cause anxiety and pressure in parents.  The factors that contribute to elevated stress in parents with a child on the autism spectrum are often cited as lack adequate professional support, negative social attitudes towards individuals with autism spectrum