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This study investigates the impact of social support on the psychological health of mothers of children with ASD in Pakistan. The incidence of ASD varies across the globe, and this study aims to address the gap in understanding the specific challenges faced by Pakistani mothers. The quantitative analysis is performed using a convenience sample of 110 mothers from autism intervention centers situated in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Social Provisions Scale (SPS) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) were used to collect the participants' responses. The findings of the study indicate that social support plays an important role in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among these mothers. This finding of the study emphasizes the need for enhanced social support systems and public awareness campaigns in Pakistan to improve the well-being of mothers and their children with ASD.
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