Citation

Kittridge C, Rob P, Fisher-Rogers A, Anis T, Attygalle U, Islam F, Sharma AN, Rodgers J. BJPsych Int. 2024; 21(2): 26-28.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/bji.2023.37

PMID

38693950

PMCID

PMC11035960

Abstract

Autistic children are at increased risk of experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety. A number of intervention programmes are now available in high-income countries to support autistic children. However, to date there are no evidence-based interventions to support families of such children in South Asia. Based on consultations with clinicians, researchers and parents in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, we developed a culturally tailored two-session skills-based group programme for parents whose autistic children present with anxiety. This paper describes the process of creating this programme, to be delivered by mental health professionals.

Language: en

Keywords

Anxiety or fear-related disorders; autism spectrum disorders; low- and middle-income countries; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychosocial interventions