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Several studies have conceptualized this as a traumatic stress response to challenging child behaviors such as self\u2010harm, suicidal ideation, and physical aggression toward caregivers. In the present study, we explored the relevance of a trauma\u2010based diagnostic framework to a sample of 30 mothers (<jats:italic>M<\/jats:italic> age = 42.97, SD = 5.82) of children with ASD (<jats:italic>M<\/jats:italic> age = 12.43, SD = 3.15). Participants were interviewed using the Clinician\u2010Administered PTSD Scale for DSM\u20105 (CAPS\u20105) for post\u2010traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an abbreviated Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview to assess for comorbidity. Three participants were excluded as they met criteria for PTSD from a traumatic event unrelated to their parenting experience. Of the remaining 27 participants, 6 (22.2%) met criteria for PTSD in the context of traumatic parenting experiences. Descriptions of traumatic events experienced are summarized. Results suggest that, for some parents, challenging child behaviors such as physical violence toward the caregiver from the child, self\u2010injurious behaviors, and suicidal behaviors function as traumatic stressors as per Criterion A of PTSD (American Psychiatric Association [2013]. <jats:italic>Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders [DSM\u20105]<\/jats:italic>. Arlington, VA). This has implications for health professionals engaged with parents of children with ASD, who should consider the possibility of PTSD when challenging behaviors of a potentially traumatic nature are present. <jats:bold><jats:italic>Autism Res<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> <jats:italic>2020<\/jats:italic>. \u00a9 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Lay Summary<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study found that some challenging behaviors exhibited by children with autism spectrum disorder can be traumatic for parents and lead to the development of post\u2010traumatic stress disorder. 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