Abstract: This study investigates the impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group sessions on maternal stress among six mothers of children diagnosed with autism, in India. The sessions were facilitated by a team consisting of a clinical psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who implemented evidence based techniques combining Relational Frame Theory and culturally modified ACT. Maternal stress is a critical concern, particularly in the context of individuals with autism, where ASD specific challenges may amplify the daily pressures both social and parenting that is experienced by mothers. The study utilized a pre-post intervention....
Keyword: Autism in India, Parenting stress, Developmental disability, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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