Sociodemographic and clinical indicators associated with quality of life among parents of autistic children
James Rufus John,
Christa Lam-Cassettari,
Cheryl Dissanayake
et al.
Abstract:Background:Evidence suggests that parents/carers of autistic children have lower subjective physical and mental health which in turn can affect their overall quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between behavioural and emotional profile of autistic preschool children, parental stress, and QoL using a sociodemographic lens.
Methods: A secondary analysis of the data collected from parents of autistic children from six Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centres (ASEL… Show more
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