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Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is needed for many young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and disruptive behaviors. Families are interested in BPT, especially telehealth and group formats, but access and referrals must improve.

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  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Disruptive behaviors are common in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is an effective intervention for managing these behaviors.
  • Access to and engagement with BPT for families of children with ASD remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine engagement with BPT among families of children with ASD.
  • To assess caregiver interest in novel BPT delivery formats like telehealth and group sessions.
  • To identify factors influencing BPT engagement and openness to new formats.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed caregivers of 501 children with ASD (ages 2-6) from the SPARK registry.
  • Assessed rates of disruptive behavior diagnoses (ADHD, ODD).
  • Collected data on BPT engagement, satisfaction, parent/child factors, and format preferences.

Main Results:

  • Nearly 25% of children had disruptive behaviors warranting BPT, yet only one-third were referred.
  • Families showed high interest in BPT, particularly Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and telehealth/group formats.
  • Parental depression, child behavior severity, and child verbal skills predicted openness to novel formats.

Conclusions:

  • Increased BPT referrals and improved access are crucial for the ASD population.
  • Parent and child characteristics should inform the selection of appropriate BPT delivery formats.
  • Novel delivery formats like telehealth and group sessions show promise for enhancing BPT accessibility and satisfaction.