Effectiveness of Skills Training in Toddlers and Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders Through Counseling and Coaching of Parents: A Pilot Study.

This work shows the results of four pilot studies conducted at Regional Public Organization to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) «Contact». Mothers children early age ASD and other mental disorders have received help in form remote counseling-coaching within competency-based approach. The evidences reliability, construct validity Child Competence Profile questionnaire for parents reliability Parental Self-Assessment was given. There were no significant differences improving overall competence between subgroups autism who (N=10) not (N=9) additional correctional assistance. A comparative study dynamics general childhood developmental (N=5), including 5 measurements, showed a increase both subgroups. mothers these also revealed.