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Reflections on the Extended Psychological Adaptation to an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Among Parents

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  • Hideki Muramatsu

  • July 3, 2026

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    Martino et al. examine parents' long-term psychological processing of their child's autism spectrum disorder diagnosis through autobiographical memories.

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    The commentary emphasizes the need for a balanced framework that includes parental, children's, and family dynamics perspectives in ASD research.

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    Research on parents' neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities and their impact on family relationships and children's suffering is limited and fragmented.

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    Parental autism-related traits are linked to poorer mental health, highlighting the need for tailored interventions for parents on the autism spectrum.

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    Family systems approaches in ASD research should include all family members' perspectives to address the suffering of the whole family.

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Commentary: The long-term psychological processing of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in parents

  • by Hideki Muramatsu

  • July 3, 2026

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