Parenting programmes targeting parents of children with disabilities: a scoping review on programmes' characteristics and co-parenting contents

Abstract

Evidence-based parenting programmes (EBPP) are known to promote child development and family well-being, even among families of children with disabilities. Co-parenting is a relevant feature in family adjustment, but there is scarce evidence on how such contents are addressed in EBPP. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a scoping review to identify EBPP for parents of children with disabilities, mapping those addressing co-parenting. Following the PRISMA guidelines and JBI recommendations for scoping reviews, we systematically searched the scientific and grey literature to identify studies addressing the delivery of EBPP to parents of children with disabilities. From 3399 records retrieved, 28 studies reporting on 22 EBPP were deemed eligible to be included in the review. Contents regarding co-parenting were only identified in the programme Autism Parent Navigators. Our work suggests the need for increased investment in developing and validating programmes for parents of children with disabilities that also address co-parenting.