Grit protects Chinese parents of autistic children from the risk of psychological distress by reducing perceived parenting stress

Key Points

• Psychological distress is reduced in parents of autistic children with higher grit levels, demonstrating a protective effect.
• Grit scores highlighted a significant negative correlation with perceived parenting stress, indicating resilience.
• Observational analysis assessing parental psychological distress and grit among families with autistic children.
• Understanding grit as a protective factor supports parenting strategies for managing stress effectively.