Enhanced Psychotherapy for Autism
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This pilot study is funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). We are conducting a pilot study to improve mental health treatment for autistic individuals. First, we will conduct remote focus groups to identify barriers to mental health treatment and methods to improve treatment. Based on results, we will develop a prototype of a resource for therapists. This resource will be pilot tested in a community clinic.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Phase I - Focus Groups
Conduct remote focus groups with autistic individuals and therapists to identify barriers and methods to improve mental health treatment.
Phase II - Toolkit Implementation
Therapists are randomized to continue treatment as usual or receive access to the toolkit. Pilot data is collected to evaluate the toolkit's impact.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the acceptability and efficacy of mental health care for autistic adolescents.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Enhanced Psychotherapy
- Treatment as Usual (TAU)
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Clients will receive psychotherapy from therapists who have access to a toolkit that reviews ways to adapt evidence-based interventions for autistic clients.
Clients will continue to receive psychotherapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Florida International University
Lead Sponsor
Organization for Autism Research
Collaborator
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