Jan and Sean have a 20-year-old daughter named Christy who has autism and lives with them. Although they have been trying to find day programs to involve her in, they have had little success because her behavioral needs are greater than the local programs can accommodate. This has resulted in numerous programmatic transitions, constant parental conflict, and finally, Sean's decision to quit her job to stay home with Christy. The couple is worried about finances but don't see another way to handle the situation. This is best categorized as a ______.

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The situation described involves ongoing, long-term challenges related to caring for a child with significant behavioral needs, which is characteristic of a chronic stressor. Chronic stressors persist over time and do not have an immediate resolution.

Jan and Sean Have a 20-Year-Old Daughter Named Christy Who