Group Psychoeducational Intervention for Grandparents of Young Children with ASD: An Open Feasibility Study

Author:

Zakirova-Engstrand RanoORCID,Roll-Pettersson Lise,Andersson Kristina,Larsson Helena,Allodi Westling Mara,Hirvikoski Tatja

Abstract

AbstractThis initial open feasibility trial reports on feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the manualized, group-based psychoeducational intervention for grandparents of preschool-aged children with ASD provided by the outpatient habilitation services in Stockholm, Sweden. One hundred and twenty non-custodial grandparents participated in a 6-h intervention program. The study demonstrated good feasibility: 114 (95%) grandparents completed both pre- and post-intervention measures and evaluations and reported high intervention acceptability. The results also indicated that grandparents increased their knowledge about ASD from pre-intervention to post-intervention, gained skills about strategies of supporting their grandchildren and adult children, and appreciated the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other grandparents. Follow-up with a randomized controlled trial design is needed to firmly establish efficacy of this intervention.

Funder

This study was jointly funded by the Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, and Habilitation & Health, Stockholm County Council, Region Stockholm, Sweden.

Stockholm University

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Developmental and Educational Psychology

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