Multi-family Psychoeducational Psychotherapy (MF-PEP) for Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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| Authors: | Sarah Connolly Kathleen Cruse Grasser Winnie Chung Karen Tabern Tracy Guiou Jacqueline Wynn Mary Fristad |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders,Nationwide Children’s Hospital,Columbus,USA;2.Department of Pediatrics,Ohio State University School of Medicine,Columbus,USA;3.Department of Child Psychiatry,BC Children’s Hospital,Vancouver,Canada;4.Behavior Education for Children with Autism,Torrance,USA;5.Pathfinder Progress,Columbus,USA;6.Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health,The Ohio State University,Columbus,USA;7.Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,Nationwide Children’s Hospital,Columbus,USA |
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| Abstract: | This article describes the development and methodology of a novel psychosocial intervention for children with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). Originally developed as an adjunctive treatment for children with mood disorders, Multi-Family Psychoeducational Psychotherapy (MF-PEP) has been adapted for children with ASD (MF-PEP-ASD). Consisting of eight sessions, children with ASD and their parents receive psychoeducation and social support, and learn coping, problem-solving, communication, and symptom-management skills in separate and joint sessions. Core treatment components of MF-PEP-ASD include psychoeducation, social skills treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and parent training and involvement. Preliminary qualitative data from parent and child participants have indicated positive and promising findings. Continued evaluation of this treatment using comprehensive outcome and treatment fidelity measures is warranted. |
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