Managing Repetitive Behaviours Parent Group Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Managing Repetitive Behaviours: A clinical and cost effectiveness trial of a parent group intervention to manage restricted and repetitive behaviours in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
IRAS ID
246595
Contact name
Victoria Grahame
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 7 months, 25 days
Research summary
Managing Repetitive Behaviours (MRB) is an eight session parent mediated group intervention for parents of young children (aged 3-7 years & 11 months) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. MRB aims to support parent to develop an understanding of the form and potential function of their child’s challenging Restrictive Repetitive Behaviour (RRB). It also aim to support parents to develop effective strategies to improve the management of their child’s challenging RRB in order to reduce the negative impact of these behaviours on child, parent and family functioning.
Functional analysis principles will help parents to understand where and how to intervene and to develop alternative strategies and techniques to manage their child’s negative experiences across a range of everyday contexts. The programme is delivered in eight, two hour sessions using a manualised programme which builds systematically on prior learning.
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/SW/0173
Date of REC Opinion
22 Aug 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion