● According to Pearson correlation coefficient results, there is a significant relationship between total problem solving ability and the dimensions of the problem solving ability (self-confidence in problem solving, avoidant attachment to problem style and self-control) and quality of life of mothers of autistic children.
● According regression analysis self-confidence in problem solving is the most powerful predictor of quality of life.
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Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders are more prone to anxiety and depression and have a lower level of life quality in comparison of normal population. Stress and negative emotions often lead to anxiety, depression and anger and affect the quality of life. Problem solving makes parents of autistic children better to adapt. Increasing awareness and adaptation and providing solutions for mother to adapt more to the common problems of children with autism, leads to reducing mothers' problems. The current paper aims at investigating the relationship between problem solving ability and the quality of life of mothers of Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS) children. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between problem solving ability and the dimensions of the problem solving ability (self-confidence in problem solving, avoidant attachment to problem style and self-control and quality of life. Regression analysis also showed self-confidence in problem solving as the most powerful predictor of quality of life.