SynthesisJournal of autism and developmental disorders2022
Interventions to Improve Outcomes for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis.
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Who cites it
21 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Parent-Mediated Interventions for ASD Under 3 Years: A Systematic Review, Meta Analysis, and Moderator Analyses.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Pooled it
- [Towards an early differential diagnosis in autism spectrum disorders and fragile X syndrome. A systematic review].Revista de neurologia · 2022Pooled it
- Trial
- Acceptance and Commitment Training for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
- Adapting compassionate mind training into guided self-help for parents of autistic children.Psychology and psychotherapy · 2026Article
- From Perfectionistic Concerns to Parental Burnout via Parenting Stress: Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Models in Couples Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- "We Realised We Were Not in it by Ourselves." Exploring Experiences of a Multidisciplinary Psychoeducational Workshop for Parents With a Child Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Condition: A Thematic Analysis.Clinical child psychology and psychiatry · 2026Article
- Protocol for a feasibility and acceptability trial of Bloom, a co-produced and co-facilitated parent group to enhance the quality of life and well-being of young autistic children.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
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- Caregiver Burden in Early Intervention: A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Causal Configurations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Brief Report: Telehealth Music-Enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training in Autism: A Single-Subject Feasibility Study of a Virtual Parent Coaching Intervention.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Correlates of Impairment and Growth in Families of Young Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Health, Wellbeing and Empowerment E-workshops for Mothers of Children with Disabilities: A Non-randomised Comparison Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Family-Centric Applied Behavior Analysis Promotes Sustained Treatment Utilization and Attainment of Patient Goals.Cureus · 2024Article
- The Well-being and Support Needs of Australian Caregivers of Neurodiverse Children.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Unveiling autism spectrum disorder in South East Asia through a public health Lens.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2024Article
- Effect of counselling intervention on stress and expressed emotions among family caregivers of children with autism.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
- Quality of Life of Mothers and Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jordan.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2023Article
- Perceived Support Needs of School-Aged Young People on the Autism Spectrum and Their Caregivers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Advances in Supporting Parents in Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Pediatric clinics of North America · 2022Review
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Abstract
This meta-analysis examines the impact of parent interventions on outcomes for parents of children with ASD. A systematic review of the literature produced 37 studies that met inclusion criteria. Random-effects models revealed small but significant impacts of intervention on parental outcomes, primarily in parenting confidence and mental health. No improvements were observed in caregiving burden, family adjustment, physical health, or stress. Significant heterogeneity was observed; however, no moderation effects were detected for intervention or sample characteristics. These findings suggest parent interventions improve parenting confidence and, to a lesser degree, mental health. More work is needed to develop interventions that address a wider range of outcomes for parents of children with ASD. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
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