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Stress and Anxiety among Parents of Transition-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Scales
Rumi Agarwal; Gabriella Wuyke; Utsav Sharma; Shanna L. Burke; Melissa Howard; Tan Li; Mariana Sanchez; Elena Bastida
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v11 n2 p320-342 2024
The period between adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful for parents of transition-aged children (14 to 22 years old) with autism spectrum disorder. A systematic review was undertaken to examine if existing interventions address the unique parental stressors of this phase and if the scales used to measure parental stress and anxiety are suitable for this group. Of the 9813 studies screened, only 13 studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings indicated that interventions focused on mindfulness, social functioning, or multiple components, of which only two addressed the transition period and only three specifically targeted parents of this age group. Moreover, of the six scales which assessed stress or anxiety, none were designed for these parents. Findings highlight the urgent need for more suitable scales and targeted interventions.
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Anxiety, Parent Attitudes, Intervention, Developmental Stages, Adolescents, Young Adults, Research Reports, Rating Scales, Metacognition, Interpersonal Competence, Age Groups, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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