Study: Parent training effective for reducing behavior problems in autism spectrum disorder

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Channel: Emory University · 2015 · Education

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Lawrence Scahill and Karen Bearss describe the results of a multi-site study sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The study finds young children with autism spectrum disorder and serious behavioral problems respond positively to a 24-week structured parent training. The benefits of parent training endured for up to six months post intervention.  Full story: http://news.emory.edu/stories/2015/04/scahill_autism_parent_training/

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