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Feasibility of Group Parent Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: A
T Lindsey Burrell1,2, Valentina Postorino3, Lawrence Scahill4,5
1Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, 2015 Uppergate Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA. Lindsey.Burrell@choa.org.
Abstract:
Delivery of interventions in a group format is a potential solution to limited access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted an open feasibility trial of group-based RUBI parent training in 18 children (mean age 6.12 ± 1.95 years) with ASD and disruptive behaviors. Parents participated in one of five groups (3 to 4 parents per group). Eighty-three percent of participants completed the 24-week trial. Session attendance was moderate (74.2%). All parents indicated that they would recommend the treatment. Therapists demonstrated 98.8% fidelity to the manual. Eleven of 18 (64.7%) participants were rated as much/very much improved by an independent evaluator at Week 24. Preliminary efficacy findings justify further study.
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