Parent training: a review of methods for children with developmental disabilities

Res Dev Disabil. 2009 Sep-Oct;30(5):961-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2009.01.009. Epub 2009 Feb 25.

Abstract

Great strides have been made in the development of skills and procedures to aid children with developmental disabilities to establish maximum independence and quality of life. Paramount among the treatment methods that have empirical support are treatments based on applied behavior analysis. These methods are often very labor intensive. Thus, parent involvement in treatment implementation is advisable. A substantial literature on parent training for children has therefore emerged. This article reviews recent advances and current trends with respect to this topic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Child
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Developmental Disabilities / therapy*
  • Education
  • Humans
  • Parent-Child Relations
  • Parents / education*
  • Parents / psychology
  • Social Support
  • Stress, Psychological / complications
  • Stress, Psychological / psychology
  • Treatment Outcome