Comparative Effects of Mindfulness and Support and Information Group Interventions for Parents of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities |
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| Authors: | Yona Lunsky Richard P. Hastings Jonathan A. Weiss Anna M. Palucka Sue Hutton Karen White |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Centre for Addiction and Mental Health,University of Toronto,Toronto,Canada;2.Centre for Educational Development Appraisal and Research,University of Warwick,Coventry,UK;3.Department of Psychology,York University,Toronto,Canada;4.Community Living Toronto,Toronto,Canada;5.Developmental Services Ontario – Toronto Region,Toronto,Canada |
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| Abstract: | This study evaluated two community based interventions for parents of adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Parents in the mindfulness group reported significant reductions in psychological distress, while parents in the support and information group did not. Reduced levels of distress in the mindfulness group were maintained at 20 weeks follow-up. Mindfulness scores and mindful parenting scores and related constructs (e.g., self-compassion) did not differ between the two groups. Results suggest the psychological components of the mindfulness based group intervention were effective over and above the non-specific effects of group processes and informal support. |
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