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22-11-2018 | Original Paper

Enablers of Behavioral Parent Training for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Tracy J. Raulston, Meme Hieneman, Nell Caraway, Jordan Pennefather, Naima Bhana

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 3/2019

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Abstract

Objective

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk to develop problem behavior, which can have deleterious effects on child and parental well-being. Because of this, parents are often provided with Behavioral Parent Training (BPT). However, attrition rates in BPT are high, and there is a relative dearth of research investigating factors that influence parental engagement in BPT.

Methods

We ran seven semi-structured online focus groups with a total of 30 parents of children with ASD and related disabilities. Parents were interviewed in order to gain a greater understanding of variables that enable or pose barriers to parental engagement in BPT. An inductive qualitative analysis was conducted by two independent authors.

Results

Our analyses revealed three themes indicating the need for (a) supportive, professional feedback; (b) accessible, flexible, and affordable training; and (c) social-emotional support and community connection in BPT for parents of children with ASD.

Conclusions

Results from this study suggest that parental engagement in BPT for children with ASD may be enhanced if it is relevant to the needs of families, facilitated by responsive professionals, flexible, and readily accessible. Additionally, parents may benefit from BPT that includes social and emotional support, such as assistance connecting with other families and evidence-based strategies to manage the stress associated with parenting a child with ASD and challenging behavior.
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Titel
Enablers of Behavioral Parent Training for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Tracy J. Raulston
Meme Hieneman
Nell Caraway
Jordan Pennefather
Naima Bhana
Publicatiedatum
22-11-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-1295-x