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Parents of children with Autism spectrum disorders often report elevated levels of stress, depression and anxiety compared to parents of children with other developmental disorders. The present study investigated experiences of mothers of children with autistic disorder, both boys and girls. The results show that mothers report problems related to communication, behavior and interests of their child, which impact their quality of life. There were also differences between boys and girls.
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Mrs. Emerson designed the study, conducted the statistical analysis, analyzed the data, wrote the initial draft of the paper, and participated in revising the manuscript and addressing the reviewers’ comments. Dr. Morrell assisted with manuscript development, provided guidance on statistical analysis, and participated in revising the manuscript and addressing the reviewers’ comments. Dr. Neece assisted with manuscript development, provided guidance on statistical analysis, and participated in revising the manuscript and addressing the reviewers’ comments.
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Øien, R., Eisemann, M.R. Brief Report: Parent-Reported Problems Related to Communication, Behavior and Interests in Children with Autistic Disorder and Their Impact on Quality of Life. J Autism Dev Disord 46, 328–331 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2577-4
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