Annotated Bibliography On Autism

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Autism Speaks. (2007). Glossary of Terms. Retrieved February 10, 2016, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/video-glossary/glossary-terms

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Bedesem, P., Boyd, B., & Mancil, G. (2009, December). Parental stress and autism: Are there

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Botts, B., Hodge, D., Hoffman, c., Lopez-Wagner, M., & Nam, C. (2008, September). Children

with autism: Sleep problems and mother's stress. Focus on Autism and Other

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How long did it last?

5.Were there any disagreements between what kind of treatments your child should receive?

6.How has ASD impacted your family financially?

7.Do you and your spouse work?

8.How has your child’s ASD impacted your relationship with your spouse?

9.In what ways has ASD impacted you- emotionally, mentally, physically, etc.?

10.In what ways did ASD make your life more stressful?

11.If you experience stress, how do you cope with the stress?

12.Do you find your coping strategy an effective method?

13.What are your thoughts on ASD support groups? Would you or have you participated one?

14.What would be the ideal way for you to cope with the stress you experienced because of your child’s ASD?

15.What has ASD taught you as a parent?

16.What has ASD taught you as a member of society?

17.How do you think our society views ASD?

18.What do you wish everyone knew about ASD?

D. Your Child

1.What is a typical day like for your child?

2.What do you feel your child’s strengths and weaknesses are?

3.Discuss your child’s school situation?

4.What ASD therapies/treatments has your child received? How did your child benefit from

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