Understanding stress in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a focus on under-represented families

Abstract

Parent-focused interventions for caregivers of children with ASD should specifically explore and address service and health disparities for parents, especially those predicated on race, ethnicity, rurality, and language of origin. Interventions should also be individualized to parent characteristics and experiences. In future research on parent training, the unique contributions of caregiver stress and other characteristics (e.g., race-related stress, geographic location) should be included as potential modifiers of treatment.