Feasibility of Group Parent Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: A Demonstration Pilot
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Delivery of interventions in a group format is a potential solution to limited access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted an open feasibility trial of group-based RUBI parent training in 18 children (mean age 6.12 ± 1.95 years) with ASD and disruptive behaviors. Parents participated in one of five groups (3 to 4 parents per group). Eighty-three percent of participants completed the 24-week trial. Session attendance was moderate (74.2%). All parents indicated that they would recommend the treatment. Therapists demonstrated 98.8% fidelity to the manual. Eleven of 18 (64.7%) participants were rated as much/very much improved by an independent evaluator at Week 24. Preliminary efficacy findings justify further study.
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- Authors
- Burrell, T. L., Postorino, V., Scahill, L., Rea, H. M., Gillespie, S., Evans, A. N., & Bearss, K.
- Affiliations
- Emory University (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- University of Washington (US)
- Corresponding author
- Burrell, T. Lindsey
- ORCID
- Venue
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Published
- 2020-03-12
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 3883-3894
- ISSN
- 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-3432
- OpenAlex
- W3010782757
- Cited by
- 37
- References
- 12
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 1
- FWCI
- 2.42
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, disruptive behavior, parent-mediated intervention, feasibility, intervention fidelity, access to specialized services
- MeSH terms
- Problem Behavior, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child, Child, Preschool, Feasibility Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Parents, Pilot Projects
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