Evaluation of Family Problem Solving Training for children with AutismSpectrumDisorder and their Mothers

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 24792495
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Lifelong developmental nursing
• Research Institution: Osaka University
• Principal Investigator: OKUNO HIROKO 大阪大学, 連合小児発達学研究科, 講師 (40586377)
• Project Period (FY): 2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 自閉症 / 問題解決 / 家族支援

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Introduction: This research sought to evaluate the influence of Problem Solving Training on children with ASD and their families.Method: Family Problem Solving Training(FPST) was used for 12 children with ASD, and was performed in small groups of 3-4 children and their parents. The effect of FPST on children was assessed by using the Interpersonal Self-Efficacy Scale (SE-S)and stress coping scales(SC-S). The effect on parents was assessed using four scales: the child behavior checklist (CBCL), the confidence degree questionnaire for families (CDQ), the social skill scales, and Social Responsiveness Scale(SRS).Results: Among the CBCL sub-items, the scores for “thought problems”improved significantly after FPST (P < 0.05), and CDQ scores for fathers increased significantly after FPST (P < 0.05). Conclusion:The results indicate that FPST is useful as an intervention program for children with ASD and their parents.

Free Research Field

小児発達