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Stress Levels of Autism Moms is on par with Combat Soldiers. 8 Tips to reduce stress levels

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Stress Levels of Autism Moms is on par with Combat Soldiers. 8 Tips to reduce stress levels

A day in the life of a mom whose children are on the spectrum can be extremely challenging and filled with chronic stress. They spend most of their time catering to their children’s needs like driving them to various appointments, helping them avoid sensory overload, helping them eat or play etc., as opposed to mothers whose children aren’t on the spectrum. A study by the University of Wisconsin followed mothers of children and adults with Autism and found that the stress hormone cortisol and a biomarker known as CRP found in them are very similar in levels to that found in...

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