Assessing the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Couples Raising a Child with Autism: A Pilot Clinical Outcome Study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-27-2019
Publication Title
Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy
Volume
18
Issue
3
First page number:
257
Last page number:
279
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.
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorder; Couples therapy; Solution-focused brief therapy; Multiple baseline design
Disciplines
Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling
Language
English
Repository Citation
Turns, B.,
Jordan, S. S.,
Callahan, K.,
Whiting, J.,
Piland Springer, N.
(2019).
Assessing the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Couples Raising a Child with Autism: A Pilot Clinical Outcome Study.
Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 18(3),
257-279.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332691.2019.1571975
