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This study investigates the psychological impact of war on autistic and non-autistic children and their parents, focusing on post-traumatic stress and related mental health issues.

April 11, 2026Psychiatry ResearchOpen Access

Autistic Children and Their Parents During War - A Mixed-Methods Study

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SAShahar Govrin AviranHebrew University of Jerusalem TNTanya NitzanBen-Gurion University of the Negev SRShir RozenblatHebrew University of Jerusalem

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Mixed-methods study examines war's impact on autistic and non-autistic children and their parents, indicating unique vulnerabilities.

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This study investigates the psychological impact of war on autistic and non-autistic children and their parents, focusing on post-traumatic stress and related mental health issues.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Standardized measures assessed PTSS, depression, anxiety, stress, and resilience among 72 parents and their children.
Qualitative data were collected from open-ended questions answered by a subsample of 22 parents, focusing on their experiences during the war.
Parents of autistic children reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and PTSS compared to parents of non-autistic children.
Autistic children exhibited significantly higher PTSS than their non-autistic counterparts.
Parental PTSS and anxiety were significant predictors of child PTSS, especially among families of autistic children.

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Aviran et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e67a78050d08c1b76da1 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2026.117163

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