Many families are directly involved in caring of their children with the lifelong AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS. Sometimes, they are the victims of their children’s behaviors.The family, including siblings, may have to explain the children’s behaviors to others. Their mothers have poorer mental health with difficulties in family adaptability and cohesion. Its burden is not just limited to psychologic aspects but on the quality of life, economic aspects, and parent-child relationship.This is a narrative review of some of the aspects that families of children with AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS are facing.

Autism SPECTRUM disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition of heterogeneous etiology, categorized by social communication deficits, repetitive or restrictive behaviors and interests. Epidemiological studies have shown that the incidence of autism is increasing and its treatment is vitally important. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acid, and a gluten-free and casein-free (GFCF) diet as a treatment for children with ASD. The existing nutrition and dietary therapies were investigated and their effects on ASD symptoms were discussed briefly. Reviewing the studies showed that nutritional and dietary therapies can improve the core symptoms of ASD. This review investigated the importance of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and GFCF diet. Recent studies have suggested that nutrition and dietary supplements may play an active role in improving symptoms of ASD. . .

Aim: The research has been conducted with the purpose of development and validation of Behavioral DISORDERS in AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Children (parent’s form).Method: The sample of the study consisted of 110 Child autism (72 male, 38 female). A modified form of Children’s Behavior questionnaire for completion (parent’s form) and Behavioral DISORDERS in AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Children (parent’s form) test were administered.Results: Construct validity was exam by Factor Analysis and the results showed a general factor. Reliability was measured by Cronbach Alpha (reliability coefficient = 0.95) and the relationship was significant between Children’s Behavior questionnaire for completion (parent’s form) and Behavioral DISORDERS in AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Children (parent’s form) that established convergent validity.Conclusion: Totally, the results of the research revealed a good reliability and validity for the AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Children Scale.

Objective: This study examines relationship between personality traits and coping strategies in parents of children with AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS.Method: By simple random sampling method, 80 parents (40 fathers & 40 mothers) of the children enrolled in special education schools were selected. Lazarus-Folkman coping questionnaire and Gordon Personal Profile Inventory were completed by the parents. The data were analyzed by using multiple regression and t-test for independent samples.Results: Results showed a significant relationship between emotional stability, responsibility and vigor with task oriented strategies in mothers and only a relationship between sociability with emotional oriented strategies in mothers. No significant difference was found between coping strategies of fathers and mothers. Meanwhile a significant difference was found in sociability, original thinking and vigor of fathers and mothers.Conclusion: This research stresses on the necessity of considering the personality traits and coping strategies in parents of children with AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS.