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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges in communication.
  • Parental involvement is crucial for enhancing developmental outcomes in children with ASD.
  • Behavioral therapy offers a promising avenue for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of behavioral therapy training for mothers of children with ASD.
  • To assess the impact of this training on the verbal and non-verbal communication skills of children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • 33 mothers of children with ASD participated, selected via non-probability purposive sampling.
  • Mothers' knowledge of ASD was assessed using the ASD Knowledge Scale.
  • Children's adaptive communication skills were evaluated using the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale.

Main Results:

  • Behavioral therapy training for mothers led to significant improvements in their children's communication abilities.
  • Statistical analysis (paired t-test) confirmed enhanced communication skills in children post-intervention.
  • Mothers who received training demonstrated improved capacity to support their children's communication development.

Conclusions:

  • Training mothers in behavioral therapy is an effective strategy to improve communication skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • This approach highlights the role of parents as active agents in therapeutic interventions for ASD.