Systematic review of measures and interventions for caregiver adjustm…
Published May 9, 2026
A systematic review of measures and interventions related to caregiver adjustment after a child’s autism diagnosis.
<p><em>This systematic review examined measures and interventions related to caregiver adjustment after a child’s autism diagnosis. It included 78 articles, identified 42 measures, and found eight interventions, with four reporting significant improvement.</em></p><p><em>The evidence is preliminary and varied: definitions and measurement approaches differed, and the review does not establish one best intervention. “Adjustment” should be understood neutrally; families do not need to respond to a diagnosis in any prescribed way.</em></p><p><em>The review identifies evidence gaps, including autistic caregivers, fathers, and caregivers of adults. Support should be offered in ways that respect each family’s needs and values.</em></p><p><em>Source: Clark-Whitney E, et al. “Systematic Review of Measures and Interventions for Caregiver Adjustment to Child Autism Diagnosis.” Autism. 2026;30(4):866–883. </em><a target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613251407305"><em>https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613251407305</em></a><em> (PMID: 41518230; PROSPERO CRD42023463196).</em></p>