Review article
https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2021_371644
The impact of autism spectrum disorders on the family
Radoslav Kosić
orcid.org/0000-0003-3691-8684
; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet zdravstvenih studija, Katedra za zdravstvenu njegu, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Alida Duraković Tatić
; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska
Daniela Petrić
; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za psihijatriju i psihološku medicinu, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Tanja Kosec
; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za psihijatriju i psihološku medicinu, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Abstract
Abstract. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by qualitative anomalies in social interaction and communication modalities that are accompanied by a limited, repetitive, and stereotypical repertoire of interests and activities and uneven intellectual development. The etiology of autism is unknown. It’s considered to be a multifactorial disorder, linked to genetic and environmental factors. The purpose of this paper is to review the available literature on the impact of autism spectrum disorders on the family. Parents must face a set and severely diagnosed diagnosis and must relocate it to other family members. It is necessary to adapt to a new way of life. This process of adaptation, acceptance, and adoption is long-lasting, and in some cases it lasts for a lifetime. The family takes on a new role, whose main goal is to raise a child and assume full responsibility for children dependent on the engagement of their own family. A higher divorce rate was observed in parents, the negative effects of chronic stress and isolation from the community. Negative impacts are also noticed in siblings of autistic children. Of paramount importance is parent education. Often parents in the process of acceptance are beginning to educate and actively participate in community support groups and advocate for their child.
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Publication date:
1.6.2021.
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