This report (83 pages)describes the effectiveness of parenting support programs aimed at enhancing the skills or well-being of the parents of special-needs children (i.e., with global developmental delay, an intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder as well as disruptive or serious behavioural disorders). A systematic review of the scientific literature identified 11 such programs, which primarily targeted parental well-being, parenting skills and child behaviour. The review made it possible to classify practices based their level of effectiveness with a view to informing decision-making.
Note that, while the programs described in the report may have developed since publication, the practices they propose continue to be relevant in terms of informing and inspiring new support initiatives for the parents concerned .
