A Parent-Mediated Intervention for Newborns at Familial Likelihood of Autism: Initial Feasibility Study in the General Population.
| Title: | A Parent-Mediated Intervention for Newborns at Familial Likelihood of Autism: Initial Feasibility Study in the General Population. |
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| Authors: | Cleary DB; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia.; School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.; Bunney A; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia.; Henry L; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia.; Renton M; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia.; Granich J; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia.; Green J; Division of Neuroscience & Experimental Psychology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.; Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, Manchester, UK.; Maybery MT; School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.; Whitehouse AJO; Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 Australia. |
| Source: | Advances in neurodevelopmental disorders [Adv Neurodev Disord] 2022; Vol. 6 (4), pp. 494-505. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 09. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101709029 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2366-7532 (Print) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Adv Neurodev Disord Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: [Cham] : Springer International Publishing AG, [2017]- |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Developmental theory and previous studies support the potential value of prodromal interventions for infants at elevated likelihood of developing autism. Past research has supported the efficacy of parent-mediated prodromal therapies with infants from as early as 7 months. We outline the rationale for implementing interventions following this model from even earlier in development and report on the feasibility of a novel intervention developed following this model of parent-mediated infant interventions.; Methods: We report a feasibility study (n = 13) of a parent-mediated, video-aided intervention, beginning during pregnancy, focussed on parent-infant interactions. The study evaluated the feasibility of this intervention initially with a general population sample. Feasibility was assessed across four domains (acceptability, implementation, practicality and integration) using self-report questionnaire, semi-structured interviews with parents and therapists, attendance and assessment completion.; Results: Feasibility assessment shows that the intervention was acceptable, with all participants reporting that they had benefited from the program, with perceived positive benefits to their understanding of and communication with their infant, and that they had integrated program teachings into everyday life. The intervention was implemented as planned with 100% attendance for the core sessions. Changes to minimise the number of antenatal sessions was suggested to improve practicality.; Conclusions: This study found initial feasibility for this intervention in a general population sample. This suggests parent-mediated video feedback interventions are a promising format to be implemented within the perinatal developmental time period.; (© The Author(s) 2022.) |
| Competing Interests: | Conflict of InterestThe authors declare no competing interests. |
| Grant Information: | MR/K005863/1 United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Autism; Infancy; Intervention; ORIGINS sub-project; Parent-child interaction; Prodromal |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20220614 Latest Revision: 20250530 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC9178338 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s41252-022-00262-w |
| PMID: | 35698574 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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