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Hahs, Dixon, & Paliliunas, 2019
We examined the effect of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based intervention for eighteen parents of children with autism compared to a matched randomized control group.
Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism
Behavioral parent training is a critical component of treatment for children with autism, however, engaging parents effectively can be challenging. Despite evidence that private events can strongly influence parent behavior and training outcomes, the topic has received minimal attention in the behavioral literature thus far.