Training For Parents Key To Help Children With Autism Develop Communication & Social Skills

Children diagnosed with autism benefit from parent-implemented interventions (PIIs). Such interventions promote parent–child engagement and address behavior support, communication and social interaction, and daily living skills by increasing parent skills and knowledge. PIIs enable parents to apply skills learned from professionals to real-life situations. Specific PIIs use didactic instruction (such as demonstrations), role play, coaching/supervision, in-home practice assignments, handouts, and/or in-person or virtual home visits. PIIs are thought to benefit children with autism more than comparison conditions because parents are continuously present with the child and can augment the effectiveness of any other . . .