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title: Effect of IY Programs on Parents of Children with Autism in Palestine
description: A study to evaluate the effect of the Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays program in reducing parents' stress and improving aggressive and disruptive behaviors in the parents among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Palestine.
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# [Effect of IY Programs on Parents of Children with Autism in Palestine](https://www.incredibleyears.com/research/library/article/effect-of-incredible-years-autism-program-on-stress-palestine)

 Written by [Incredible Years](https://www.incredibleyears.com/research/library/author/adminiy) | Apr 25, 2024 9:42:57 PM

Mohammad Mahmoud Wahdan, Malakeh Z. Malak, Rasmieh Al-Amer, Ahmad Ayed, Sabrina Russo, & Denise Ziya Berte. (2023).  Effect of incredible years autism spectrum and language delays (IY-ASD) program on stress and behavioral management skills among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Palestine. *Journal of Pediatric Nursing*, *72*, 45-52.

 

**Abstract**

Purpose: This study purposed to evaluate the effect of the Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delays (IY-ASD) program in reducing parents' stress and improving aggressive and disruptive behaviors in the parents  
among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Palestine.

Design and methods: A one-group pre-posttest design was used. Thirty-four parents who enrolled in the Palestinian Child Institute in Nablus were recruited.

Results: Findings revealed a significant difference between parents' total stress pre and post-IY-ASD (t = 1.2, p < 0.01 and parents' behavioral management skills toward their children with autism spectrum disorder. The study demonstrated that the IY-ASD program for 16 sessions reduced stress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Palestine and improved aggressive and disruptive behaviors in the parents.

Conclusion: The IY-ASD program can be successfully implemented for parents of this cohort group.

Practice implications: Healthcare providers can adopt such a program for enhancing parenting roles with their children experiencing autism spectrum disorder.

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