Objective:

To examine the efficacy of a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention for parents and young children with autism from low-resource households.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Parents in the intervention group showed improved self-efficacy in using evidence-based strategies compared to the comparison group.
• Both groups improved in the use of evidence-based strategies.
• Parents in the comparison group reported feeling more empowered, and their children showed improvements in social communication skills.
• Less intense parent interventions may be as efficacious as more regular participation for families from low-resource households.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• The study had a small sample size of 45 participants.
• Further research is needed to identify the optimal balance and active ingredients for effective interventions.

Conclusion:

Sources:

• Clinical Trials Registration
Source

Based on findings from:

Outcomes from the ASPEN intervention program: a randomized clinical trial of a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention program in low-resource settings

Sandra B. Vanegas, Sandy Magaña. Frontiers In Psychiatry, 2026.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1795918/full

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