1. Using Group-Based Parent Training Interventions with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Description of Process, Content and Outcomes in Clinical Practice.
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Todd, Samantha, Bromley, Jo, Ioannou, Korina, Harrison, James, Mellor, Christine, Taylor, Eric, and Crabtree, Elizabeth
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BEHAVIOR disorders in children , *PARENTS of children with disabilities , *ANALYSIS of variance , *AUTISM , *COMPUTER software , *HEALTH care teams , *HEALTH education , *LEARNING disabilities , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *PARENTING education , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *T-test (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *SCALE items , *WELL-being , *SOCIAL learning theory , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *SPECIAL education schools , *EARLY medical intervention , *TRAINING , *PREVENTION - Abstract
Background: There is a need for further development and evaluation of group-based parent- training interventions for parents of children with disabilities. This paper describes interventions delivered in two areas of Greater Manchester. Method: The process and content of an approach designed for parents of children with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders is described. Results: Clinical outcome data for 22 parents/carers are presented. Client feedback about the course is also reported. Conclusions: The data suggest that this intervention is effective in reducing the frequency and impact of children’s challenging behaviours, and improving parental psychological well-being. More rigorous and extensive evaluation is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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