Stepping Stones Triple P: a pilot study to evaluate acceptability of the program by parents of a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Schneider et al. (2006) asked parents of kids with autism what they thought about Stepping Stones Triple P. They used a short survey after parents finished the program. The team wanted to know if parents found the tips easy, fair, and helpful.

Parents said the strategies were acceptable and usable. Parents who believed their child's behavior was out of the child's control gave even higher usability scores. No one called the program harsh or confusing.

Matson et al. (2013) later pooled this pilot with 11 other studies. The meta-analysis showed the same program gives moderate, real-world gains for kids with disabilities and their parents. The 2006 acceptability data became part of that bigger picture.

Kasperzack et al. (2020) moved past acceptability and counted behavior change. They ran a group version of SSTP and saw large drops in comorbid problems. The positive parent view from 2006 lined up with the later success story.

Fodstad et al. (2018) tested a different parent-training package for toddlers with self-injury. Both pilots found the same thing: parents like short, clear coaching and will use it at home.

You can feel confident offering Stepping Stones Triple P to autism families. Parents already see it as doable and kind, so buy-in is high. Start by asking caregivers how much control they think their child has over problem behavior; if they say "none," they may be your most engaged students.