Title
Supporting Parents of Children with Autism
Subtitle
Acceptance and Commitment Training
Author
Maria Khan
Summary
This online article provides a brief summary of a research study that measures the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the depression and distress of parents with children with autism. Parent distress and depression were significantly lower after the ACT intervention.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research group, based out of York University, writes summaries of research studies on autism and developmental disabilities to inform parents, individuals with autism, practitioners, and the general public on recent findings about autism.
Language
English
Subjects
Family Support
Therapies
Publisher
Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:35 PM EST