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Boost Your Skills: Understanding Pandemic Stress, Parental Involvement, and Family Quality of Life for Children with Autism

Boost Your Skills: Understanding Pandemic Stress, Parental Involvement, and Family Quality of Life for Children with Autism

As a practitioner working with children with autism, understanding the impact of pandemic stress on family quality of life (FQOL) is crucial. A recent study titled Parents' pandemic stress, parental involvement, and family quality of life for children with autism by Cheng et al. (2022) sheds light on the complex interplay between these factors in the Chinese context. Here are some key takeaways and practical strategies to enhance your skills and support the families you work with.

Key Findings

The study found that pandemic stress has both direct and indirect effects on FQOL, mediated by parental involvement. The three dimensions of pandemic stress—risk perception and concern, physical and mental reaction, and pragmatic hopefulness—affect FQOL in different ways:

Practical Strategies

To improve FQOL for children with autism and their families, consider implementing the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

Understanding the multifaceted impact of pandemic stress on FQOL and parental involvement is essential for developing effective interventions. Encourage your colleagues and other practitioners to explore this area further. Consider collaborating on research projects or attending conferences and webinars to stay updated on the latest findings.

By implementing these strategies and staying informed about current research, you can significantly improve the quality of life for children with autism and their families during challenging times.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Parents' pandemic stress, parental involvement, and family quality of life for children with autism.


Citation: Cheng, S., Cheng, S., Liu, S., & Li, Y. (2022). Parents' pandemic stress, parental involvement, and family quality of life for children with autism. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1061796
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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