Comparative analysis of stress levels and coping strategies in parents of neurodivergent and neurotypical children

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Parents of children with ASD reported a mean stress level of 116.7, significantly higher than NTD parents' 67.2.
Coping strategy types varied significantly; 100% of ASD/ADHD parents used emotion-focused coping, while 94.93% of NTD parents preferred problem-focused coping.
This observational analysis involved 212 parents of children aged 3 to 5 years, all diagnosed by a pediatric neurologist.
The findings highlight the urgent need for interventions to support stress management and coping in parents of neurodivergent children.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals higher stress levels in parents of children with ASD and ADHD, indicating different coping strategies among groups.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals higher stress levels in parents of children with ASD and ADHD, indicating different coping strategies among groups.