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07-12-2017 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Mothers of Children and Youth with Autism SpectrumDisorder

Auteurs: Yona Lunsky, Kenneth Fung, Johanna Lake, Lee Steel, Kelly Bryce

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 4/2018

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Abstract

Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face high levels of stress. While there have been interventions for parents of children with ASD targeting their parenting skills, there have been fewer studies that aim to target the psychological or physical well-being of the mothers themselves. This study included mothers of children with ASD to cofacilitate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to other mothers of children with ASD. The intervention consisted of one evening session and a full-day workshop, followed by a refresher session 1 month later. Of the 33 mothers that enrolled in the study, 29 attended all three sessions and completed the outcome measures. Significant changes were observed over time in terms of depression, stress, social isolation and physical health scores. Post hoc analyses showed reductions in stress and depression and improvements in physical health which were maintained at follow-up. Results suggest that a brief parent-facilitated ACT group intervention may be effective in improving the mental and physical health of mothers of children with ASD.
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Titel
Evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Mothers of Children and Youth with Autism SpectrumDisorder
Auteurs
Yona Lunsky
Kenneth Fung
Johanna Lake
Lee Steel
Kelly Bryce
Publicatiedatum
07-12-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 4/2018
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0846-3