Study of an Early Parenting Intervention for Children With Genetic Abnormalities and Mental Health Problems

"The IY-ASLD® program is a weekly group-based intervention for parents of children presenting neurodevelopmental problems (ASD symptoms, communication or language difficulties). The group is formed by 6-10 parents, and it is led by a group leader and a co-therapist, trained in the model.~The intervention is manualized. It includes video modelling and emphasizes the importance of practice-based learning through role-playing. The IY-ASLD® program takes into consideration the different developmental levels of each child and pairs parents according to this variable in role-play and other one-to-one discussions. Weekly home tasks will be assigned to parents, and families will be phoned each week to encourage home-based practice.~The intervention will be conducted online. Even though the IY-ASLD® original intervention comprises 14 sessions, the online format requires 22 weekly sessions.~Fidelity to the intervention will be assessed in accordance with the regulations of the program."