FAMILIES FACING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. LANDMARKS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, couple therapy, family therapy, multifaced treatment plan, parentsAbstract
Current surveys picture the fact that the number of
children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is
on the rise. The complexity of the psychological impact faced
by the family lead to a new approach to ASD addressing an
integrative treatment plan which includes marital and family
therapy. Having a child with ASD affects different domains of
family and connects to a variety of chronic and acute stressors
that affect marital satisfaction and functioning. In this context,
marriage and family therapist could help the members connect
to each other and create a new family story. Given the
evidence, the need to better understand the types of
interventions suitable to enhance the partner connection is
clear. Furthermore, the current paper offers a comprehensive
image of some possible therapeutic objectives in order to help
as better families facing ASD throughout their life span.
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