Parental Coping
Coping strategies used by mothers and fathers of children with autism differ (Gray, 2003). Fathers’ primary coping strategy came from their work outside the home. Fathers admitted that even though they pride them-selves in being able to hide their true feelings, this strategy often results in them losing their temper (Gray). Parents discussed reading and joining support groups as coping strategies (Hall & Graff, 2010).