“…ASD is the fastest growing disorder in Malaysia. It is estimated that there are approximately 12,800 cases of autism, and 1 out of every 600 children in Malaysia is affected by ASD (Malaysian Psychiatric Association, 2010;Meadan et al, 2010;Sin Chew Daily, 2012). Since taking care of a child with ASD is a lifelong endeavour (Seltzer et al, 2004;Meirsschaut et al, 2010 ), parents of children with autism, especially the mothers, have been found to have higher prevalence of stress, psychological disturbances and depression (Azlina Wati Nikmat et al, 2008;Athari et al, 2013).…”