BJPsych Int. 2024 May;21(2):26-28. doi: 10.1192/bji.2023.37.
ABSTRACT
Autistic children are at increased risk of experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety. A number of intervention programmes are now available in high-income countries to support autistic children. However, to date there are no evidence-based interventions to support families of such children in South Asia. Based on consultations with clinicians, researchers and parents in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, we developed a culturally tailored two-session skills-based group programme for parents whose autistic children present with anxiety. This paper describes the process of creating this programme, to be delivered by mental health professionals.
PMID:38693950 | PMC:PMC11035960 | DOI:10.1192/bji.2023.37
