%0 Journal Article
%T The development of the Helping your Anxious Child programme: a parent-mediated group intervention for parents of autistic children in South Asia
%J BJPsych international
%D 2024
%A Kittridge, Caitlin
%A Rob, Priyanka
%A Fisher-Rogers, Amy
%A Anis, Tarana
%A Attygalle, Udena
%A Islam, Farzana
%A Sharma, Aditya Narain
%A Rodgers, Jacqui
%V 21
%N 2
%P 26-28
%X 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Royal College of Psychiatrists
%@ 2056-4740
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bji.2023.37