Group Virtual Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Parents of Autistic Adolescents and Adults

Group Virtual Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Parents of Autistic Adolescents and Adults

Mindfulness-based approaches have been shown to be effective in improving the mental health of parents of youth and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, but prior work suggests that geography and caregiving demands can make in-person attendance challenging. The purpose of this st...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders Vol. 51; no. 11; pp. 3959 - 3969
Main Authors: Lunsky, Y., Albaum, C., Baskin, A., Hastings, R. P., Hutton, S., Steel, L., Wang, W., Weiss, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01-11-2021
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Adults
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic adolescents
Autistic adults
Autistic Disorder - therapy
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Caregivers
Child and School Psychology
Cognitive Restructuring
Developmental disabilities
Feasibility
Foreign Countries
Geography
Group Therapy
Health aspects
Humans
Intervention
Mental Health
Metacognition
Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Parents
Parents & parenting
Participant Satisfaction
Pediatrics
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Psychological aspects
Psychological distress
Psychology
Public Health
Social aspects
Stress Management
Synchronous Communication
Teenagers
Telemedicine
Virtual Classrooms
Canada
Autism
Mindfulness
Virtual intervention
Parents
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Summary:Mindfulness-based approaches have been shown to be effective in improving the mental health of parents of youth and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, but prior work suggests that geography and caregiving demands can make in-person attendance challenging. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary outcomes of a mindfulness-based group intervention delivered to parents virtually. It was feasible to deliver this manualized intervention. Twenty-one of 39 parents completed the intervention and completers reported high satisfaction ratings. Parents reported reduced levels of distress, maintained at 3-month follow-up, and increased mindfulness. Changes reported following intervention were similar to changes reported in a prior study of parents competing an in person mindfulness group.
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ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-020-04835-3