• Shivani Mathur
• Dr. Kavita Koradia

The present study explored the relationship between parental stress and coping strategies among parents with autistic children. The sample consisted of total 120 parents (60 fathers, 60 mothers of diagnosed 60 children with Autism) collected through purposive sampling. The study was an exploratory study and used co-relational research design. The study investigated all the possible relationships among variables and demographic variables. Results showed significant correlations between stress and coping strategies. Those parents who relied more on active avoidance coping, reported lower levels of stress as compared to those who relied on problem-focused coping strategies. Fathers scored significantly low on stress than mothers. Data showed significant differences in parental stress and coping strategies with the increasing age of the children. Gender differences were also explored which suggested that parents with boy-child had comparatively higher levels of stress than parents with girl-child.

Parental Stress, Coping Strategies, Autism, Special Education, Educational Psychology

"Relationship between Parental Stress and Coping Strategies among Parents with an Autistic Children ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.129-140, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907Q67.pdf

"Relationship between Parental Stress and Coping Strategies among Parents with an Autistic Children ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp129-140, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907Q67.pdf