A Chatbot-based Program to Promote Well-being in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by varying degrees of disability and deviation in social communication, cognitive growth, and emotional expression, as well as the existence of constrained, repetitive patterns of behavior and interests and sensory processing issues. Caring for children with ASD can be a stressful and challenging life event for parents, potentially leading to a higher risk of mental health issues and other negative outcomes. Poor mental health in these parents can be attributed to various factors, such as the perception of having little control over their child's behavior, concerns about the child's intellectual development and ability to acquire adaptive behaviors, the demands of caregiving and time management, worries about parent-child relationships, and uncertainty about the child's future. The mental well-being of parents of children with ASD is essential in both clinical and research settings, as it can impact potential treatment results. Research has demonstrated that stress experienced by these parents can be linked to reduced participation in services and less favorable behavioral and developmental outcomes for their children in early intervention programs. The success of interventions mediated or delivered by parents is closely tied to their mental well-being, which affects both their involvement in treatments and adherence to them. Therefore, it is vital to focus on enhancing the mental health of parents when designing intervention …

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