The effectiveness of parent training for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various parent training interventions have been shown to have some effect on the symptoms of children with autism. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analyses to assess effectiveness of parental training for children with autism on their symptoms and parental stress.

Methods

Four electronic databases, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO were searched until March 2020 for relevant literature. Two reviewers independently screened bibliographies using an eligibility checklist and extracted data using a structured proforma. We have also carried out meta-analyses when data were available for pooling.

Results

Seventeen papers from 15 studies were included for data analysis. Fifteen papers showed a positive treatment effect when compared with the control

SUBMITTER: Deb SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7720449 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature