The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching. * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials. Participants will complete: * A screening call. * Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. * 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing). * 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships, called CRUSH. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching. * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials. Participants will complete: * A screening call. * Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. * 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing). * 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
8
Manualized curriculum targeting sexual health and behavior in intimate relationships designed to meet the specific needs of autistic adults
Boston Children's Hospital, Two Brookline Place
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Acceptability Rating Scale
A qualitative measure of the acceptability of intervention was collected at each timepoint. Quantitative acceptability ratings about the CRUSH curriculum were obtained at the conclusion of intervention using a 5-point rating scale, with "1" indicating agreement with a statement about the curriculum and "5" indicating disagreement. Items were: I would be likely to recommend the program to a friend. Knowing what I know now, I'm happy with my choice to participate in the CRUSH Program. The program was easy to understand. The CRUSH Program presented information clearly. The program was relevant to me and my experience. The program was helpful. I learned new information from the program. I feel more confident in my ability try new things in relationships or sexual experiences after participating in the program. I have new skills/behaviors after participating in the program. Items were averaged into a total score (range: 1-5); lower scores reflected higher agreement/better acceptability.
Time frame: At baseline enrollment visit and weekly throughout training for a total of 20 weeks
Feasibility Assessment
Analysis of missing items or session content that cannot be completed (fewer missing items indicates better feasibility)
Time frame: At baseline enrollment visit and weekly throughout training for a total of 20 weeks
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