THE IMPACT OF AUTISM ON FAMILY WITH AUTISTIC CHILD

Abstract

: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) refers to a group of neurological disorders associated with a severe developmental disability and cause difficulties with communicating, thinking, and interacting with others. As a result, this condition results in difficulties meeting social, educational, occupational, and other important demands throughout one's entire life. Males are disproportionately affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is becoming more prevalent today. Estimates of ASD prevalence in the US ranged from 5.7 to 21.9 per 1,000 children aged eight years, according to the source. Autism is a very complicated disorder. A wide range of studies indicate that families with children face various challenges. It is one of these problems. Stress that parents endure because of an autistic child influences the family's well-being as a whole. The findings from this study showed that family involvement in the lives of children with ASD cannot be overemphasised. An easy way to help everyone in the family is to improve familial support, marriages, and social involvement. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder may discover that they benefit from receiving supportive and positive social support. Increasing the adaptability of family members who are related to autistic children may benefit both parents, particularly the mother.