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Published on: July 31, 2017
Effectiveness of the internet based parent education program on applied behavior analysis for parents of children
Masahiko Inoue1, Aika Tatsumi2, Toshiki Fukuzaki1
1Tottori University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Japan.
Background:
Parent education (PE) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is recognized as an important component of support for families living with ASD. Specifically, the knowledge of how to interact with children based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) is useful for parents. In this study, a short-term, internet based on-demand PE program was conducted for parents of children with ASD to acquire knowledge of ABA and basic teaching techniques.
Methods:
Parents of children with ASD were recruited as study participants. They attended on-demand lectures from their homes, performed homework tasks based on lecture content and emailed them to our team. The General Health Questionnaire 30 (GHQ) and Knowledge of Behavioral Principle as Applied to Children (KBPAC) were assessed before and after the program.
Results:
Of the 25 participants, 21 attended all programs and completed all homework tasks and pre- and post-assessments. However, communication among participants via the bulletin board was low. KBPAC scores increased significantly from pre- to post-program scores, and GHQ subscales regarding anxiety and mood modulation decreased significantly from pre- to post-program scores. Positive results were obtained in the post-questionnaires as well.
Conclusion:
These findings suggest the practical applicability of an online PE program for parents of children with ASD based on ABA.
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