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ERIC Number: EJ1184448
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Aug
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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ACT Processes in Group Intervention for Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fung, Kenneth; Lake, Johanna; Steel, Lee; Bryce, Kelly; Lunsky, Yona
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v48 n8 p2740-2747 Aug 2018
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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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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