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Peer reviewedBoyd, 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
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1998
This resource guide provides information on organizations, publications, legislation, and other resources relating to autism. Sections include: (1) commonly used disability acronyms and definitions; (2) the educational definition of autism; (3) the medical definition of autism; (4) special education offices and special services of the Missouri…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Perception
