Autism Parent Stress Index

Autism Parent Stress Index

This tool will help understand areas where you may be feeling stress as a parent of an autistic child. Please assess whether the following descriptions are consistent with your actual situation, and check the most appropriate option following each description.
How APSI works?

The APSI consists of 13 items covering three domains - core social-communication deficits, co-morbid behavioural symptoms, co-morbid physical symptoms.
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By continuing, you agree to take part in the Autism Parenting Stress Index (APSI). This tool will help you understand the stress you may feel while raising a child with autism. Your answers will stay private and no personal details will be shared. We may use the overall (anonymous) results to make our support for parents better. Please provide your consent before proceeding with the tool.
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Email*
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Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your mobile number*
(Eg. 8888888888)
Your Child's name
Your child's Age/ Gender (A/G)*
Eg. 4/M (if child is 4 years old and a boy)
Your City/ Place*
Your child’s overall social development- How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Your child’s ability to communicate (Verbal/ Non verbal Communication)- How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
When your child shows tantrums/ meltdowns- How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
When your child shows aggressive behaviour - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
When your child displays self injurious behaviour - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
When your child faces difficulty making transitions - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
When your child faces sleep problems - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Your child's diet - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Your child's bowel problems (diarrhoea, constipation, etc) - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Your child's potty training - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
You are not feeling close to your child- How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Concern for the future of your child being accepted by others - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Concern for the future of your child living independently - How stressful is this for you?*

Not stressfulSometimes creates stressOften creates stressVery stressful on a daily basisHighly stressful that sometimes we feel we cannot cope
Your total score
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Autism Parent Stress Index

How APSI works?

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