Family Support and Empowerment: Post Autism Diagnosis Support Group for Parents
- Författare
- Banach, M., J. Iudice, et al.
- 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. Adapted from the source document.