The ASD Screening and Parent ENgagement (ASPEN) program is a culturally adapted, parent-mediated intervention program. The ASPEN program is tailored to address social communication and behavioral difficulties that young children with developmental delays may experience in early childhood. The ASPEN Program includes 12 sessions where parents are provided with psychoeducation about self-care, child development, and evidence-based strategies. Coaching is also provided to train parents on using evidence-based strategies within the home setting. The ASPEN program is delivered by a student clinician and a peer leader. We hypothesize that coaching strategies delivered by the clinician will lead to primary family caregivers learning evidence-based strategies and this will result in improved child outcomes. We hypothesize that education and family support delivered by peer leaders will help primary family caregivers learn social support strategies and this will lead to improved parent outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
180
The ASPEN intervention is based on naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention strategies to support the development of social communication and play skills and reduce challenging behavior.
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States
Adaptive Behavior
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - 3: Adaptive Behavior Composite Standard Score Minimum value = 20; Maximum value = 140; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Post-Intervention (12-14 weeks post baseline) Change
Adaptive Behavior
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - 3: Adaptive Behavior Composite Standard Score Minimum value = 20; Maximum value = 140; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Follow-Up (24-28 weeks post baseline) Change
Parenting Stress
Parenting Stress Index - Short Form Total Stress T Score Minimum value = 32; Maximum value = 92; Higher scores indicate a worse outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Post-Intervention (12-14 weeks post baseline) Change
Parenting Stress
Parenting Stress Index - Short Form Total Stress T Score Minimum value = 32; Maximum value = 92; Higher scores indicate a worse outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Follow-Up (24-28 weeks post baseline) Change
Parent Empowerment
Family Outcomes Scales - Revised Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Post-Intervention (12-14 weeks post baseline) Change
Parent Empowerment
Family Outcomes Scales - Revised Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Follow-Up (24-28 weeks post baseline) Change
Child Challenging Behavior
Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised: Problem Behavior Subscale Minimum value = +10; Maximum value = -74; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Post-Intervention (12-14 weeks post baseline) Change
Child Challenging Behavior
Minimum value = +10; Maximum value = -74; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Follow-Up (24-28 weeks post baseline) Change
Family Quality of Life
PedsQL Family Impact Module: Family Functioning Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 100; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Post-Intervention (12-14 weeks post baseline) Change
Family Quality of Life
PedsQL Family Impact Module: Family Functioning Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 100; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: Baseline to Follow-Up (24-28 weeks post baseline) Change
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