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Purpose: This study has sought to examine the prediction power of parenting stress on the Quality of Life (QoL) of Jordanian parents of children with Autistic Disorder (AD). Methods: Standard simultaneous regression was performed for 184 participants. Results: The study revealed that parental distress was a significant predictor for the QoL of both parent whereas child’s difficult characteristics predicted only mothers’ QoL. Conclusion and Recommendations: The results of this study showed that bringing up a child with AD may be a significant challenge to parents’ QoL. Educators and clinicians can utilize the results of this study by designing comprehensive intervention plans that better recognize the needs of children with AD and their parents.

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