SAFE, a new therapeutic intervention for families of children with autism: study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Incidence of autistic traits, mental health problems, stress and poor coping is high among family members of children with autism. These problems are coupled with challenging behaviour among children with autism. Current treatment for these families is disjointed and costly. The need for whole family support is supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommendations, developments regarding children's service provision, research and requests by families of children with autism. Despite evidence that family therapies can provide benefits to these families, efficacy has not been subject to a randomised controlled trial. Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling (SAFE) is a new family therapy intervention designed specifically for families of child

SUBMITTER: McKenzie R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549626 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature