A Pilot Study of a Behavioral Parent Training in the Republic of Macedonia

J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Jun;47(6):1878-1889. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3112-6.

Abstract

Parenting children with autism in countries with limited professional and financial resources can be overwhelming. Parent training led by non-governmental organizations may help alleviate some of these burdens. The present pilot study was conducted in the Republic of Macedonia, a country located in Southeastern Europe. The purpose of the study was to evaluate a parent training model for disseminating evidence-based practices through didactic and pyramidal training strategies. Results indicated that children improved on a number of different behaviors and results provide some evidence that parenting confidence and distress improved.

Keywords: Behavior analysis; Behavioral parent training; International settings.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Child Behavior Disorders / therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parents / education*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Republic of North Macedonia