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2024

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Impact Of Mindfulness Education And Resources On Stress In Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jacqueline James May 2024

Impact Of Mindfulness Education And Resources On Stress In Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jacqueline James

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The purpose of this project was to reduce stress levels of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by teaching them mindfulness practices and education on free and accessible methods to integrate mindfulness into their daily lives, as well as the benefits of mindfulness in reducing stress and improving psychological well-being.

Parents of children with ASD experience high levels of stress and numerous research studies support the use of mindfulness techniques to reduce stress levels in adults. The participants in this project included mothers who have at least one child with ASD who attend the Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental …