Parent Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder – Improving the Quality of Life fo…

Parent Training for Autism Spectrum DisorderImproving the Quality of Life for Children and Their Families\nAuthor(s): Cynthia R. Johnson, Eric M. Butter, Lawrence Scahill\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: American Psychological Association, United States\nImprint: American Psychological Association\nISBN-13: 9781433829710, 978-1433829710\nSynopsis\nRaising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be very challenging, particularly for parents who do not have easy access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is also one of the most promising methods for promoting long-term behavioral improvements in children with ASD.\n Backed by decades of research, parent training is a psychotherapeutic technique in which parents are main drivers of change for their children. The clinician passes knowledge to the parents and teaches them more effective parenting skills and behaviors.\n This clinical guide shows prac.