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  "abstract": "Parents of children with learning disabilities and complex neurodevelopmental needs report increased stress, isolation, and barriers to accessing appropriate support. Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) has shown positive results in mainstream Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) populations, but implementation within specialist neurodevelopmental services remains limited. This service evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of an adapted eight-week NVR pilot parent group delivered within a specialist CAMHS team. Ten parents of young people with learning disabilities and complex neurodevelopmental needs participated. Feasibility and acceptability were high as seen by retention (90.9% from acceptance; 100% from commencement), and satisfaction rates. Parents also reported improvements in goal attainment (rated using Goal Based Outcomes), managing situations, and perceived support. Qualitative feedback highlighted that parents valued peer support, feelings of increased parental confidence and practical skill development. These findings suggest that adapted NVR appears feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial within specialist neurodevelopmental CAMHS settings. However, future evaluations of efficacy including follow-up data are warranted.",
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      "name": "Alkistis Saramandi"
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      "name": "Kirsty Muldoon"
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    {
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  "published": "2026-10-20",
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  "title": "Adapting Non-Violent Resistance for Families of Young People with Complex Neurodevelopmental Needs: A Service Evaluation of Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Clinical Outcomes",
  "title_text": "Adapting Non-Violent Resistance for Families of Young People with Complex Neurodevelopmental Needs: A Service Evaluation of Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Clinical Outcomes",
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