Maternal emotional distress, caregiving burden, and service access among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study

Introduction

Mothers raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience substantial emotional distress and caregiving burden, whilst family support andaccess to services can shape how these demands are managed. Yet in-depthqualitative evidence on these public mental health dimensions remains limited inSaudi Arabia. This study explored mothers' experiences of raising a child diagnosedwith ASD.