The Impact of Maternal, Child, and Family Characteristics on the Daily Well-Being and Parenting Experiences of Mothers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) encounter unique stressors and challenges in everyday life. In this study, researchers investigated parent, child, and family characteristics as predictors of daily parent-child interactions and maternal emotions. Parent, child, and family characteristics predicted parent-child interactions, while child and parent characteristics predicted maternal emotions.