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Using Group‐Based Parent Training Interventions with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Description of Process,Content and Outcomes in Clinical Practice |
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| Authors: | Samantha Todd Jo Bromley Korina Ioannou James Harrison Christine Mellor Eric Taylor Elizabeth Crabtree |
| Affiliation: | 1. The Winnicott Centre, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JE, UK. E‐mail: sam.todd@nhs.net;2. Carol Kendrick Centre, Baguley, Manchester M23 9XD, UK;3. Zochonis Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;4. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton BL4 0JR, UK;5. Castle Hill Centre, Bolton, BL2 2JW, UK;6. Learning Disability Team, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Mulberry House, Alder Road, Liverpool L12 2A, UK |
| Abstract: | Background: There is a need for further development and evaluation of group‐based parent‐ training interventions for parents of children with disabilities. This paper describes interventions delivered in two areas of Greater Manchester. Method: The process and content of an approach designed for parents of children with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders is described. Results: Clinical outcome data for 22 parents/carers are presented. Client feedback about the course is also reported. Conclusions: The data suggest that this intervention is effective in reducing the frequency and impact of children’s challenging behaviours, and improving parental psychological well‐being. More rigorous and extensive evaluation is required. |
| Keywords: | Parent‐training parenting groups learning disabilities autism |