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Biological Motion And Face Perception In Autism Spectrum Disorder, K Ruparelia, J O'Brien, J Spencer, Harold C. Hill, A Johnston
Biological Motion And Face Perception In Autism Spectrum Disorder, K Ruparelia, J O'Brien, J Spencer, Harold C. Hill, A Johnston
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Abstract presented at The 29th European Conference on Visual Perception, 20-25 August 2006, St Petesburg, Russia
Using Acceptance And Commitment Training In The Support Of Parents Of Children Diagnosed With Autism, John T. Blackledge, Steven Hayes
Using Acceptance And Commitment Training In The Support Of Parents Of Children Diagnosed With Autism, John T. Blackledge, Steven Hayes
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Parents of autistic children face enormous challenges, but very little attention has been paid to their psychological needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has previously been tested with parents as part of a comprehensive package, but not yet alone. The present study used a within-subject, repeated measures design to test the effects of a 2-day (14 hour) group ACT workshop on 20 normal parents/guardians of children diagnosed with autism. Parents were assessed three weeks before the workshop, one week before, one week after, and three months after. No significant change occurred while waiting for treatment, but pre to post improvements …