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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-07-2013 | Original Paper

Logging On: Evaluating an Online Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Tessen Clifford, Patricia Minnes

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2013

Abstract

Twenty mothers participated in an online support group for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Twenty-five unrelated parents participated in a no-treatment control group. The participants completed online questionnaires prior to and following the 4-month support group, to evaluate changes in mood, anxiety, parenting stress, and positive perceptions. No significant differences between the groups or across time were found. However, parents who participated in the group reported being satisfied with the support they received and finding the group helpful. Issues related to participant recruitment and retention are discussed. Further research is required to investigate the efficacy of online support groups for parents of children with ASD.

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Titel: Logging On: Evaluating an Online Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Tessen Clifford
Patricia Minnes
Publicatiedatum: 01-07-2013
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2013
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-012-1714-6

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