Acceptance and Commitment Therapy vs. Psychoeducation for Parents of Children with Autism: Impacts on Parenting Stress and Well-being

This study investigated the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ABP) program compared to psychoeducational interventions for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary outcome measure was parenting stress. Secondary outcomes included changes in parents' psychological flexibility, resilience, social support, and self-care ability, as well as changes in children's symptom severity.