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Evaluation of a French parent-training program in young children with autism spectrum disorder
Myriam RousseauBenoit DutrayAhmed JebraneJennifer IlgCéline ClémentL. WolgensingerAnnie Paquetsubject
030506 rehabilitationmedicine.medical_treatment05 social sciencesParenting stressmedicine.diseaseDevelopmental psychology03 medical and health sciencesSocial skillsAutism spectrum disorderIntervention (counseling)Social validitymedicineParent trainingAutism0501 psychology and cognitive sciences0305 other medical sciencePsychologyApplied behavior analysisGeneral Psychology050104 developmental & child psychologyClinical psychologydescription
Abstract Parent training programs (PTs) in young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are known to reduce parenting stress and improve child's behavior and parent-child interactions. Few PTs are available to French speaking families. In order to provide them with this type of intervention, we developed a French parent-training program of 12 bimonthly sessions and three individual home visits based on applied behavior analysis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the social validity and efficacy of this new PT on eighteen parents who have a child with ASD and developmental delay. For 16 parents, the PT was considered effective, the objectives targeted important and the strategies learned acceptable for use with children. They have significantly improved their knowledge in ASD and behavioral intervention strategies and their children's socialization skills, and reduce their parental stress. This new French PT program seems to be a promising intervention.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-01 | Psychologie Française |