The effect of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

The present study investigates the effect of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Hypothesis: 1. Acceptance and commitment therapy would effective in reducing depression level among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder 2. Acceptance and commitment therapy would effective in reducing stress level among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder 3. Acceptance and commitment therapy would effective in reducing anxiety level among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.  Sample: The present study carried out on 30 parents of children with autism at Aurangabad city, ranging age between 25-30 years. Research design: Pre-test and post-test research design was used for present research.  Tool: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) developed by Lovibond and Lovibond (1995) will be used. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) is a set of three self-report scales to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress.