Effectiveness of a Training Program for Parents of Toddlers with or at Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate a hospital-provided hybrid parental support program designed help parents implement routine interventions for their toddlers under 34 months, with or at risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Methods: An experimental group including 15 pairs and received eight weekly sessions, while control nine no sessions. Toddlers’ joint attention, autism-related behaviors, adaptive as well parenting stress efficacy, were compared between baseline 8 weeks later. Results: The in the showed significant improvement attention scores on Early Social Communication Scales (<i>P</i><0.01) Korean-Childhood Autism Rating Scale (<i>P</i><0.01). However, statistically differences not found behavior composite Korean Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-II total problem version Child Checklist. Parenting efficacy (<i>P</i><0.05). increased group, but difference was significant. Additionally, between-group Conclusion: A affected development ASD parents’ implementation interventions. It is that an online platform used provide individualized families continue practicing effectiveness this demonstrated. intervention can be considered efficient sustainable alternative system families.