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Conclusion: The current study sought to elucidate the risk factors associated with stress when parenting a child with ASD. Arguably the most striking finding of the current study was the degree to which the age of the child at diagnosis was conditionally linked to the severity of several child behaviours and negative parental outcomes. Impairments in communication and language may make ASD more readily identifiable in children, and therefore more likely to result in a timely diagnosis. Thus, one approach to avoid diagnostic delay could form around better information to parents of the risk of language delay and the need to seek assessment. The current findings can also facilitate clinicians in supporting those parenting an Autistic child, specifically in reinforcing parent's perception of self-efficacy and control. Future studies intending to extend the current model in the parenting stress arena should consider including formal and informal support mechanisms, alongside parent coping strategies. Need Assignment Help?