The Impact of Parenting Styles on Peer Relationships and Social Anxiety in Preschool Children with Autism

Yue Yang

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2026.LD34067

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Received: 14 May 2026

Published: 1 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2026.LD34067

Article Type: Research Article

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Yang,Y. (2026). The Impact of Parenting Styles on Peer Relationships and Social Anxiety in Preschool Children with Autism. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,141,37-43.

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