Brief Parent-Mediated Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Feasibility Study from South India

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Title: Brief Parent-Mediated Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Feasibility Study from South India
Language: English
Authors: Manohar, Harshini, Kandasamy, Preeti, Chandrasekaran, Venkatesh, Rajkumar, Ravi Philip
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Aug 2019 49(8):3146-3158.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intervention, Parents as Teachers, Behavior Modification, Home Programs, Feasibility Studies, Young Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04032-x
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: The study assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a brief parent-mediated home-based intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), deliverable in resource-limited settings, with an emphasis on addressing parental stress from a socio-cultural perspective. 50 children (2-6 years), with a DSM 5 diagnosis of ASD were randomized to intervention (n = 26) or active control group (n = 24). The intervention based on naturalistic developmental behavioral approach, focusing on joint attention, imitation, social and adaptive skills was structured to be delivered in five outpatient sessions over 12 weeks. All children were followed up at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Parents of children randomized to the intervention group reported more improvements across parental stress and child outcome measures compared to those in the control group. The intervention was found to be acceptable and feasible, with high fidelity measures and retention rates.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1221792
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The study assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a brief parent-mediated home-based intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), deliverable in resource-limited settings, with an emphasis on addressing parental stress from a socio-cultural perspective. 50 children (2-6 years), with a DSM 5 diagnosis of ASD were randomized to intervention (n = 26) or active control group (n = 24). The intervention based on naturalistic developmental behavioral approach, focusing on joint attention, imitation, social and adaptive skills was structured to be delivered in five outpatient sessions over 12 weeks. All children were followed up at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Parents of children randomized to the intervention group reported more improvements across parental stress and child outcome measures compared to those in the control group. The intervention was found to be acceptable and feasible, with high fidelity measures and retention rates.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-019-04032-x