The Effects of Autism on Families

This psychology course lays out the history of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and provides an in-depth analysis of its effects on children and their families. We define ‘autism’ and explain how it can be detected and diagnosed early. We study the oldest and newest theories of autism's cause and describe the environmental, physical and mental factors that contribute to the severity of its symptoms. The course then explains how autism affects the characteristics and traits of children and how it causes their behaviour to differ from that of their peers.

We show you how a family represents a child's first social environment that affects autism. We discuss how parents can raise their level of awareness before establishing the importance of diagnosis in driving the treatment of ASD. The course discusses how parents deal with the problems that arise when raising an autistic child and explain how the disorder can be managed to boost the wellbeing of the entire family. We explore the psychological problems often faced by parents of autistic children, who can experience stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

This autism awareness course describes the financial challenges associated with raising a child with ASD, including treatment costs, special diets, educational needs and many more. We show you how to support families socially and how to make constructive use of the most critical aspect of family life. In addition, we examine the principles of social justice and human rights pertaining to autism before identifying the services that provide supportive social interventions for families. Finally, the course describes what it is like for children with autism and their families to live both in the private and social spheres. This psychology and autism awareness course is a valuable resource for anyone raising an autistic child or who wants to support those who do. Sign up to develop the knowledge and skills required to raise a child with ASD while minimising the impact of the disorder on the rest of the family.