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Effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Intervention Combined With Positive Behavioral Support on Challenging Behaviors and Parenting Stress Among Children With Autism.
Sponsor: Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent-mediated intervention combined with Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) in reducing challenging behaviors among children with autism and decreasing parenting stress in South Punjab, Pakistan. By equipping parents with PBS techniques, the intervention seeks to identify and manage behavioral triggers, thereby improving child behavior and reducing caregiver strain. There is a growing need for culturally adapted intervention programs in local languages such as Urdu and Seraiki, tailored to the socio-cultural context of Pakistani families. This study addresses this gap by providing indigenous evidence on a dual-component intervention (Parent-Mediated Intervention + PBS) designed specifically for the family structure and caregiving practices in South Punjab.
Official title: Effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Intervention Combined With Positive Behavioral Support on Challenging Behaviors and Parenting Stress Among Children With Autism in South Punjab: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Parent-Mediated Intervention + Positive Behavioral Support (PMI + PBS)
Duration: 8-10 weeks intervention, 2 sessions per week (total 16-20 sessions) 1. Parent-Mediated Intervention (PMI) included Training parents in: Communication strategies Positive reinforcement Managing child behavior 2. Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) Functional behavior assessment Identifying triggers of behavior Teaching: Replacement behaviors Reinforcement techniques Behavior management plans
Locations (1)
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Multiple Locations, Pakistan