Third-Generation Behavioural Therapies in the Context of Neurodevelopmental Problems and Intellectual Disabilities
A Randomised Clinical Trial with Parents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475470 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Lobato (0000-0001-7179-6841, Universidad Europea de Madrid, corresponding author), Francisco Montesinos (0000-0002-7472-7734, Universidad Europea de Madrid), Eduardo Polín (0000-0002-3292-211X, Universidad Europea de Madrid), Saray Cáliz (0000-0002-8133-1244, Universidad Europea de Madrid) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 4406-4406 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20054406 |
| PMID | 36901415 |
| OpenAlex | W4322774337 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 11 |
The purpose of this study was to examine how 14 parents of children with autism and intellectual impairments responded to an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychological flexibility intervention programme. A randomised clinical trial was conducted. Parents were randomly assigned to the training programme group ( n = 8) or waiting list group ( n = 6). The treatment effect was measured using the 6-PAQ, PSS-14, GHQ-12, and WBSI questionnaires. Changes in interactions were assessed through self-recording, including a baseline to observe the previous functioning. Measures were taken before and after the application of the intervention programme and three months later. After that, the control group was switched to the psychological flexibility programme condition. After the programme's implementation, we could see a reduction in stress and the tendency to suppress unwanted private events. The impacts also appeared to apply to family interactions, resulting in a rise in positive interactions and a decrease in unfavourable ones. The results led us to think about the importance of psychological flexibility for the parents of children with chronic conditions, facilitating a reduction in the emotional impact derived from parenting and the emission of behaviours that promote the harmonious development of the diagnosed child
Autism · Challenging behaviour · Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Flexibility (engineering · Intellectual disability · Intervention (counseling · Parent training · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Stress reduction · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology
Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Clinical significance
Chronic Thought Suppression
Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders
Development and validation of the parental acceptance questionnaire (6-PAQ)
Psychological Flexibility Is Associated with Parental Stress in Relatives of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Acceptance and Commitment Training Focused on Psychological Flexibility for Family Members of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
The Effectiveness of Parenting Programs
Burnout and risk of cardiovascular disease
A Global Measure of Perceived Stress
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |