Parent training for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

  • Shamaila Ijaz Department of Psychology, Lahore Institute of Special Care and Attention, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Farwa Rafaq Department of Psychology, Lahore Institute of Special Care and Attention, Lahore, Pakistan;
  • Sonia Haider Department of Psychology, Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.127

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of behavior therapy training to mothers of autistic children on verbal and non-verbal improvement of their children.

Materials and Methods: A total of 33 mothers of autistic children were selected for training based on non-probability purposive sampling procedure.  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Knowledge Scale was used to assess mothers’ knowledge about autism and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale was used for assessment of the communication skill in autistic children.

Results: This study revealed that behavior therapy training significantly improved communication skills of children with autism by training mothers. The results of paired t-test revealed that trained mothers developed improved communication skills.

Conclusion: These results showed improvement in communication skills of autistic children whose mothers were trained in behavior therapy.

Keywords: Behavior therapy, autism, training mothers.

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Published

2020-10-19

How to Cite

Shamaila Ijaz, Farwa Rafaq, & Sonia Haider. (2020). Parent training for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.127

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Section

Research Article