The purpose of this study is to test a novel, cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, named TUNE In (Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions), includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including social motivation, social anxiety, social cognition, social skills, and generalization of the skills to community settings. The Investigators will test the efficacy of TUNE In to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using a randomized controlled trial using the SRS-2 as the primary outcome measure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
A cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. TUNE In includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including social motivation, social anxiety, social cognition, and social skills.
Brodkin Lab: Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGSocial Responsiveness Scale (SRS) - Self Report
A 65 item self-report measure that identifies the presence and severity of social impairment within the autism spectrum.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) - Informant Report
A 65 item measure that identifies the presence and severity of social impairment within the autism spectrum. This is completed by a friend/family member of the participant based on their perceptions of the participants' behavior.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
CAT-Q - Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire
A 25 item measure that assesses the extent to which individuals with autism mask or camouflage their autistic traits in social situations.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
A 39-item measure that assesses five aspects of mindfulness: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging, and non-reactivity.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7
A 7-item measure that assesses the severity of generalized anxiety disorder symptoms.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire
A 42-item measure that assesses sensory sensitivities and differences across multiple sensory modalities.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Insomnia Severity Inde
A 7-item measure that assesses the severity of insomnia symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Inventory of Socially Supportive Behaviors
A 40-item measure that assesses the frequency and types of social support individuals receive.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Social Network Index
A 12-item measure that assesses the size, diversity, and level of engagement in an individual's social network.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Scales of Psychological Wellbeing
A 42 item measure that assesses six dimensions of psychological well-being: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Attunement Quiz
A 25 item measure that assess attunement: one's ability to perceive, interpret, and respond to one's internal and external environment, in particular the social environment.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale - Self-Report
A 24-item measure that assesses the severity of social anxiety symptoms related to fear and avoidance in social and performance situations.
Time frame: From enrollment to 6 months follow up
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