Family Support and Empowerment: Post Autism Diagnosis Support Group for Parents.
- Författare
- Banach M, Iudice J, Conway L, Couse LJ
- Titel
- Family Support and Empowerment: Post Autism Diagnosis Support Group for Parents.
- Utgivningsår
- 2010
- Tidskrift
- Social Work with Groups
- Volym
- 33
- Häfte
- 1
- Sidor
- 69-83
- Sammanfattning
Receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder often elicits strong emotional reactions from parents of the diagnosed child. Follow-up services and continued support for these families is a necessary component to help families adapt and meet their and their children's needs. This pilot study measured the effects of a six-session, co-facilitated, support group on the advocacy skills and self-efficacy of parents coping with a child's diagnosis. Statistically significant increases in the average mean scores for the three subscales of the Family Empowerment Scale were found. Implications for practice and research are discussed.