Title |
ACT Processes in Group Intervention for Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, March 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-018-3525-x |
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Authors |
Kenneth Fung, Johanna Lake, Lee Steel, Kelly Bryce, Yona Lunsky |
Abstract |
Few studies have examined interventions or therapeutic processes that may help parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manage their stress. This study examines the impact of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group intervention, led by parents, among a cohort of 33 mothers of children with ASD. Changes in ACT process measures (psychological flexibility, cognitive fusion, values) were evaluated at pre, post, and 3 months following the intervention. Mothers reported significant improvement post-intervention in psychological flexibility, cognitive fusion, and value-consistent activities in multiple life domains, including parenting, relationships, and self-care. These improvements were maintained at follow-up. The results provide preliminary evidence that improvements observed in depression and stress may be mediated by cognitive fusion and action-values consistency. |
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Canada | 15 | 48% |
United Kingdom | 5 | 16% |
United States | 3 | 10% |
Australia | 1 | 3% |
Unknown | 7 | 23% |
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Scientists | 10 | 32% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 2 | 6% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 3% |
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Student > Master | 24 | 13% |
Student > Bachelor | 19 | 10% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 18 | 10% |
Researcher | 13 | 7% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 16 | 9% |
Social Sciences | 12 | 7% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 10 | 6% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 3 | 2% |
Other | 7 | 4% |
Unknown | 61 | 34% |