Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with a Child on the Autism Spectrum: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
pp. 609-618
Author(s):  
Nancy M. Wallace ◽  
Holly Glick Sly
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Parent Child Interaction Therapy ◽  
Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child

A Case Study of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for the Treatment of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Cambric ◽  
Heather Agazzi
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
High Functioning ◽  
Parent Child Interaction Therapy ◽  
Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child

Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have difficulties with compliance, impulsivity, and attention, which can affect daily adaptive functioning leading to disruptions in family social interactions, communication skills, academic achievement, and engagement in the community. Although previous research has identified behavioral treatments such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for youth with ASD, it is important to explore more interventions that can be effective in decreasing problematic behaviors while also building positive social skill development. This case study illustrates the effectiveness of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to address behavioral problems in a 7-year-old boy with high-functioning ASD (HF-ASD) and comorbid ADHD. Overall, the results demonstrated a decrease in child challenging behaviors and an increase in child compliance. In addition, the child’s mother increased her use of positive parenting skills and effective commands. This study provides additional support for PCIT for children with ASD, but was not without challenges. These challenges, characteristic of families affected by ASD, and treatment implications for clinicians working with this population are discussed.

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