Effectiveness of strengthening resilience training program on parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

Background: Beginning early in life, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is considering a neurodevelopmental disorder that has a significant impact on both parents and children. Parents of children with autism frequently experience mental health distributes, characterized by increased stress, anxiety, and depression as well as decreased resilience.Aim: The purpose of this study is to assess how parents of children with autism spectrum disorder respond to a more robust resilience training program.Research design: Using a quasi-experimental research design was the practice. Sample: fifty parents of children with autism spectrum disorder were participated.Setting: The children's and adolescents' outpatient clinic at Minia Hospital which treats addiction and mental health issues served as the study's site.Tools: In the process of gathering data, two tools were handled; I: parents’ and child's demographic data, II: Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale.Results: It was discovered that both at the follow-up and after the training program was implemented, the mean score of total resilience increased. The parents' age at the post-test and their overall resilience differed in statistically significant ways.Conclusion: Research has shown that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder become more resilient when they participate in a resilience training program.Recommendations: Programs for ongoing health education and counseling on how to manage children with autism should be available to parents.