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Cognitive behavioral therapy sessions can effectively reduce distress in mothers of children with autism. here we emphasize on the role of problem solving appraisal in CBT sessions to improve problem solving skills ability and minimize psychological distress . pre- intervention assessment (T1) for all participants , then designed 8 sessions for study group will apply .
post intervention assessment (T2) will conduct immediately after CBT sessions
mothers of children with autistic spectrum disorders have a lots of burdens due to child symptoms its, lack of availability of services and limited resources , thus in turn lead them to become unable to face problems/stressors and to be psychological distress. CBT is an effective therapy to minimize stress, anxiety and depression. Mothers who participated in the study recruited from three governmental hospitals that has an out patients clinics specialized in autism and other developmental disorders for children at ElBehairah governate , Egypt . Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria for mothers and their children, mothers informed about the nature of the study and their benefits for participations. assessment tools will use ; depression ,anxiety and stress scale (DAS) and problem solving inventory (PSI). First assessment will occur , then randomly the participants divide into either study ( intervention) group or control group .CBT sessions will provide for study group to enhance their problem solving ability and psychological state. Second assessment (T2) will occur after finishing program sessions for all participants
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| study ( interventional ) group | Experimental | this group received 8 sessions of CBT |
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| Control group | No Intervention | they will receive on intervention sessions or any education researchers makes meeting every month to answer any questions and to maintain continuity of relation with participants |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT techniques | Behavioral | through CBT sessions , the participants apply problem solving process in managing their stressors . examining the role of cognitions, emotions, and behaviors to form cause and effect relationship of participants psychological distress |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in mean scores of psychological distress scores among study group post intervention | Change in mean scores of psychological distress | two months |
| Change in mean scores of problem solving skills inventor among study group post intervention | Change in mean scores of problem solving skills inventory | 2 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Mothers caregivers who have:
Exclusion Criteria for mothers:
Exclusion criteria for children: if they have:
only mothers of autistics children's involve
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Enas M Abdelaziz, PhD | Jouf University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Governmental Clinic | Behera Governate | Beera | 22516 | Egypt | ||
| Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz |
based on request from principle investigator
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| JOUF |
| 00966 |
| Saudi Arabia |