Baires, N. A. (2020). The cultural adaptation of traditional behavior-analytic interventions for Hispanic/Latinx children with autism and the caregivers and siblings who care for them (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Southern Illinois University.
The science of behavior analysis is most notably recognized for its work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the development of language in individuals with and without ASD. As an extension of a behavior-analytic approach to language, Relational Frame Theory (RFT) posits that relating between stimuli is foundational for human language and cognition.
Abdel-Al Ahmed Abdel-Al, Ghada. (2021). Efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce social stigma in mothers of children with Down syndrome. Studies in Social Work, 55(3), 719-758.
هدفت الدراسة اختبار فعالية العلاج بالتقبل والالتزام للتخفيف من الوصمة الاجتماعية لدى امهات اطفال متلازمة داون، وتنتمي هذه الدراسة الي الدراسات التجريبية، واستخدمت المنهج التجريبى على عينة قوامها (20) من امهات اطفال متلازمة داون مقسمة الى (10) حالات تجريبية و(10) حالات ضابطة، باستخدام ادوات المقابلة ومقياس الوصمة الاجتماعية، واثبتت نتائجها بانه " لا توجد فروق دالة إحصائياً بين متوسطات درجات القياس القبلي لحالات المجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية على مقياس الوصمة الاجتماعية لدى أمهات أطفال متلازمة…
Shaheen, M.M.M. (2021). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in the service of the individual in improving social behavior among children of unknown parentage. Journal of the College of Social Work for Social Studies and Research, 23(2).
استهدفت هذه الدراسة اختبار تأثير برنامج للتدخل المهني ينطلق من المعطيات النظرية للعلاج بالتقبل والالتزام کأحد نماذج طريقة خدمة الفرد في تنمية بعض أنماط السلوک الاجتماعي لدى الأطفال مجهولي النسب المودعين بالمؤسسات الإيوائية، والتي تم تحديد أبعاده ومکوناته في أربعة أبعاد رئيسية وهي: السلوک التعاوني، السلوک التوکيدي وسلوک الانضباط والالتزام وسلوک الاندماج.
Melendez, J. L., Tan, I.M.C., Lau, J.C., & Leung, J. (2021). Practical Resources for Talking to Children with Autism about Systemic Racism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 451–461.
As part of the child-rearing process, situations that invite difficult conversations will inevitably arise. Oftentimes, there are no guidelines or structure for how to discuss topics such as sex education, systemic racism, bullying, grieving, and gun violence. Accordingly, adults may feel at a loss for how to address difficult topics and may even avoid difficult conversations completely.
Molina-Moreno, P. & Quevedo-Blasco, R. (2019). Aplicación de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) con niños y adolescentes. Una revisión [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with children and adolescents: A review].
Evidence about using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with children and adolescents is reviewed. ACT is introduced as the most representative contextual therapy. Functional-Contextual basis of ACT and the Relational Framework Theory (RFT) are described. It is also described in a briefly manner the clinical proposal as regards the conception of psychological disorders as a psychological inflexibility problem, and to promote psychological flexibility as its main therapeutic aim.
Willingness and Action Measure for Children and Adolescents (WAM-C/A)
Greco, L. A., Murrell, A. R., & Coyne, L. W. (2004). The Willingness and Action Measure for Children and Adolescents.
Lidia Cobos-Sánchez, Juan M. Flujas-Contreras, Inmaculada Gómez (2020) Willingness and Action Measure for Adolescents: Psychometric validation in Spanish adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.11.006 The Spanish Version of the WAM-C/A in adolescents is in Appendix A.
World Health Organization recommends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the management of chronic pain in children
In December 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its “Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children.” The WHO guidelines contain exciting news for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy researchers and practitioners: ACT is specifically recommended for use. The guidelines state there is “moderate certainty evidence" in support of ACT in improving functional disability.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Resources for Helping Children
Below are therapy resources for COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. These resources (as well as the comments) have been submitted by ACBS members.
• Child Mind Institute - has helpful articles and resources.
• Coping with stress - tip sheet for parents.
Treatment Protocols and Manuals for Children, Adolescents, and Parents
Treatment Protocol and Manuals