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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

The parent-adolescent dyad in autism spectrum disorder: which level of burden?

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Cross-sectional analysis measures caregiver burden and its associations in parents of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

62.8% of parents of adolescents with autism reported severe caregiver burden, indicating a significant need for support.
Psychometric evaluation using the Zarit Burden Interview revealed a mean score of 24.6, highlighting the extent of parental stress.
Severe burden levels were notably linked to factors like sibling rivalry and the history of somatic illness in parents.
The study identifies the necessity for tailored support for parents to enhance care quality for adolescents with autism.

Jbir et al. (2025) studied this question.

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