THE SITUATION OF FAMILIES WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Анотація

The unpredictable and unusual nature of the development of autistic children makes the situation of their families extremely difficult. Research conducted on the issue has confirmed that parents of autistic children experience all kinds of problems, difficulties, tensions and stress. Available literary sources present a unanimous opinion - functioning of such families, as well as their ability to cope with care-related and educational problems depend upon various factors. This study analyses chosen socio-economic and cultural factors influencing how such families overcome difficulties connected to care and education of autistic children.