The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based positive behavior support program in developing mindful parenting among mothers of children with a comorbid type of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty of Education - Benha University - Benha City - Qalyubiyya Governorate

2 Faculty of Education - Benha University

Abstract

The aim of the current research is to verify the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based positive behavior support program in developing mindful parenting among mothers of children with a comorbid type of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The sample of the current research consisted of (10) mothers of children with a comorbid type of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Their ages ranged from (27-47) years, with an average age of (36, 869) years, and a standard deviation of (1, 017). They were divided into two groups: an experimental group of (5), and a control group of (5). The research tools included the Mindful Parenting Scale, the Diagnostic Scale for Children with comorbid type of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and the mindfulness-based Positive Behavior Support Program. The research results revealed The effectiveness of the program in improving mindful parenting among mothers of children with a comorbid type of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Volume 118, Issue 118 - Serial Number 118
مناهج وطرق التدریس ( اللغة العربیة- الإنجلیزیة – الفرنسیة – الریاضیات – العلوم- الفنون- الاقتصاد المنزلی- التجاری ... )
February 2024
Pages 279-391
  • Receive Date: 20 November 2023
  • Revise Date: 27 November 2023
  • Accept Date: 29 November 2023