Mothers of children with ASD reported higher levels of stress and distress, which were associated with higher levels of child problem behaviour. (link.springer.com)
While child problem behaviours did not affect maternal outcomes across time, poor physical health and distress in mothers was associated with later behaviour problems in children with ASD (age 5). (link.springer.com)
There is strong evidence that behavioural parenting programmes improve caregiver - child relationships, reduce child problem behaviour, and prevent physical and emotional violence against children. (unicef-irc.org)