The influence of religiosity on well-being and acceptance in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Journal of Religion, Disability and Health

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 104-113

  White, Stacy E ^a  

^a ANDERSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autism; Internet; Parents of disabled children; Religion; Research; Spirituality; Stress

Indexed keywords

EID: 70449084612     PISSN: 15228967     EISSN: 15229122     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228960802581503     Document Type: Article

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