Mindful Parenting Decreases Aggression and Increases Social Behavior in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Source:

Behavior Modification, Volume 31, Issue 6, p.749-771 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

Having a clear, calm, and focused mind (mindfulness) can help parents work with their children with autism.

This study tested whether mindfulness training can help parents help their children with autism. The study found decreased anger behavior in all four of the children in the study. The children also did a better job of playing with their siblings. Mothers were pleased with their parenting skills after mindfulness training. Parents and children all showed reduced stress after mindfulness training.

Scientific Abstract

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