Comparison of the effectiveness of problem solving training and behavior management to mothers on communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Exceptional Child Psychology and Education, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Psychology Department, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Abhar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Abhar, Iran

4 Professor, Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

5 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to Comparison of the effectiveness of problem-solving training and behavior management to mothers on communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorderin Tehran.
Methods: The research method of the current study was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included mothers with children with autism spectrum disorder with high functioning levels who were referred to care centers for children with autism in Tehran in 2019. The statistical sample consists of 45 mothers selected by available and voluntary sampling method, randomly assigned into three groups of 15 people: the experimental group, problem-solving training, the second experimental group, behavior management, 15 people, and the control group, 15 people. Were replaced. All three groups were measured in the pre-test and post-test with Achenbach's Child Behavior Inventory.
Results: According to the results of covariance analysis, there was a difference between the two educational approaches of problem-solving and behavior management in aggressive behaviors, law breakers, social behavior, and attention problems between the two groups (P<0.05) and in attention problems, withdrawal/depression. Physical complaints, anxiety/depression, and the difference between the training of the two records were not evident (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on this, it can be concluded that there were no difference in effectiveness between anxiety/depression and withdrawal/depression in the problem solving and behavior management groups. Still, there was a difference with the control group, which indicates the effectiveness of teaching both approaches to mothers on behavioral problems.

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Journal of School Psychology
Volume 12, Issue 2
2023
Pages 87-75

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