ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an 8-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program significantly reduces parental stress and improves psychological flexibility and parenting competence, while also yielding positive secondary benefits for children's emotional and behavioral health over a 6-month period.