Assessing the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Couples Raising a Child with Autism: A Pilot Clinical Outcome Study. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Turns, Brie; Jordan, Sara Smock; Callahan, Kevin; Whiting, Jason; Springer, Nicole Piland
• Is Part Of: Journal of couple & relationship therapy. Volume 18:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 257
• Page End: 279
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Autism spectrum disorder -- couples therapy -- solution-focused brief therapy -- multiple baseline design; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Couples therapy -- Periodicals; 616.891562
• DOI: 10.1080/15332691.2019.1571975
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-2691

Abstract

Abstract: The increased diagnostic rates and awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have led to more couples with children on the spectrum seeking professional services. Parents with a child with ASD have reported higher levels of marital dissatisfaction and parental stress than couples raising a child with other developmental disabilities. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research investigating the effectiveness of treatments for couples raising a child with ASD. In this pilot clinical outcome study, a multiple baseline design was used to identify the effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy for couples raising a child with ASD.