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Examining the Relationship between Stress and Lack of Social Support in Mothers of Children with Autism.
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Boyd, Brian A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A review of articles concerning use of social support to alleviate stress in mothers of children with autism found an association between challenging child characteristics and mothers seeking social support, with mothers under greater stress being more prone to pursue social support. Informal support appeared more effective than formal support.…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Mothers