A comparative study of stress in parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): English learners vs. Non-English learners

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Research Study Description

This study examined levels of stress experienced by caregivers of children with ASD. Furthermore, it investigated to determine a difference in stress levels between EL and non-EL caregivers with children with ASD and if there is a difference in stress levels of caregivers of children with ASD based on their self-reported English proficiency levels.

Participants must be parents or caregivers of a child with ASD. Participation involves completing a one-time online survey that takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. No personally identifiable information will be collected. There is no compensation for participation.

This study has been approved as exempt by the University of Central Florida Institutional Review Board (IRB).

If you have any questions about this study, please contact:
Evelin Llamas, PhD Candidate
University of Central Florida
Email: [email protected]

Name of Organization:
The University of Central Florida (UCF)

For questions, please email:
[email protected]

Study Link: 

English version link:
https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qvcXFcNIZTOpGS
Spanish version link:
https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJdTr1DcfyhVgDc