APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Experiences of Distress and Coping in Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Emma Chad-Friedman
University of Maryland, College Park - Karen Kuhlthau
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Rachel Millstein
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Giselle Perez
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Christina Luberto
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Lara Traeger
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Jacqueline Proszynski
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA - Elyse Park
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Abstract
This study examined coping experiences of parents of children with learning disabilities (LAD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Parents reported high levels of stress and limited coping skills. Parents of children with ASD reported higher distress than parents of children with LAD. Next steps will evaluate targeted stress management interventions.
Families/Parenting
