Impact of Diagnostic Practices on the Self-Reported Health of Mothers of Recently Diagnosed Children with ASD

Objectives: Obtaining a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a child is a pivotal point in developing the treatment plan for the child but can also be regarded as highly stressful by parents. The current study examined the impact of different aspects of the diagnosis process on the sel...

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Main Authors: Phil Reed, Lucy Picton, Nicole Grainger, Lisa A. Osborne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
ASD
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/9/888