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Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Parents of Preschoolers First Diagnosed with Autism: Gender Differences and Correlations with Broad Autism Phenotypes.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 28 Oct 2025
Carmassi Claudia, Dell'Oste Valerio, Conti Eugenia, Fantasia Sara, Bordacchini Andrea, Rimoldi Berenice, Pedrinelli Virginia, Conti Lorenzo, Battini Roberta, Calderoni Sara
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(1) Background: A child's new diagnosis of autism can represent a highly stressful event for parents. Subthreshold autistic traits (ATs) have been linked to higher vulnerability to psychopathology when exposed to stressful situations, and high rates of ATs have been reported among parents of autistic children. This study aimed to evaluate post-traumatic stress spectrum symptoms (PTSS) in parents of preschool...
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