Parent-child interaction therapy as a therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder in Japan.

Summary: Raising a child with autism can be stressful, and sometimes kids act out. A study in Japan looked at a program called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). They worked with 8 families who had children ages 2 to 7. Before and after the program, they asked the parents how they felt and how their kids were acting. The results were great! Parents felt much less stressed, and the children had far fewer behavior problems. This therapy is a promising way to help families get along better and feel happier.