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Harper, Amber; Dyches, Tina Taylor; Harper, James; Roper, Susanne Olsen; South, Mikle – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at risk for having higher stress and lower marital quality than other parents. Survey data regarding respite care, marital quality, and daily hassles and uplifts were obtained from 101 mother-father dyads who were together raising at least one child with ASD (total # of children = 118).…
Descriptors: Respite Care, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Parents
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Factor, David C.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
Parents of 36 autistic children were assessed on child functioning and family stress variables in relation to use of respite care services. Results suggest that parents with more difficult children need and use respite care more than others. Nonusers of respite care reported a higher perception of social support than users. (JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Delivery Systems, Family Involvement, Family Programs