Effect of parent training vs parent education on behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Disruptive behavior is common in children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral interventions are used to treat disruptive behavior but have not been evaluated in large-scale randomized trials.

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy of parent training for children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior.

Design, setting, and participants

This 24-week randomized trial compared parent training (n = 89) to parent education (n = 91) at 6 centers (Emory University, Indiana University, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rochester, Yale University). We screened 267 children; 180 children (aged 3-7 years) with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behaviors were randomly assigned (86% white, 88% male) between September 20

SUBMITTER: Bearss K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9078140 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature