A systematic review of training programs for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: Single subject contributions
- Forfatter(e)
- Patterson, S. Y. Smith, V. Mirenda, P.
- År
- 2012
- Tidsskrift
- Autism
- Sider
- 498-522
- Kategori(er)
- Autismespekter Språk og motorikk
- Tiltakstype(r)
- Foreldreveiledning/-terapi
- Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine research utilizing single subject research designs (SSRD) to explore the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase parents' ability to support communication and social development in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Method: Included studies were systematically assessed for methodological quality (Logan et al., 2008; Smith et al., 2007) and intervention effects. Data examining participant characteristics, study methodology, outcomes, and analysis were systematically extracted.
Results: Eleven SSRD parent-training intervention studies examining 44 participants with ASD were included. Overall, the studies were of moderate quality and reported increases in parent skills and child language and communication outcomes.
Interpretation: The results supported by improvement rate difference (IRD) analysis indicated several interventions demonstrated positive effects for both parent and child outcomes. However, limited generalization and follow-up data suggested only one intervention demonstrated parents' accurate and ongoing intervention implementation beyond training.