A Multi-dimensional Program for Parents of Adolescents With High-functioning Autism

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the initial efficacy of a multi-dimensional coaching intervention (Parentship) for parents of adolescents with High Functioning Autism (HFASD). The Parentship protocol is a short-term intervention program in occupational therapy that aims to promote parental resilience and enhance adolescents' participation in daily life.

Detailed Description
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Parentship is a structured occupational therapy intervention for promoting parental resilience and enhance adolescents' participation in daily life The Parentship protocol uses OPC (Graham & Rodger, 2010) as the primary treatment approach. Its primary goal is to lead parents into recognition and understanding of their adolescent's multi-dimensional personal profile that includes sensorimotor, cognitive-behavioral, and social-communicative and personal factors, as required by the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model (WHO, 2007). The intervention will be administered by occupational therapists on an individual (or both parents) basis, once a week, over 3-4 months. 10-15 families will be recruited through community advertising. Data will be collected at the onset and completion of the intervention. Data will be analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Adverse events, if occur, will be reported to supervising neurologist and the Helsinki Committee.

Official Title
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Efficacy of a Multi-dimensional Program for Parents of Adolescents With High-functioning Autism

Conditions
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Parentship- a multi dimensional intervention program to improve parental resilience


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: ASD diagnosed by certified medical practitioner parent report regarding barriers to occupational performance/participation SP2 or BRIEF-Parent or SSIS scores reflecting at least 1 SD from typical Exclusion Criteria: Diagnoses of severe neurological or psychiatric health condition. Instability in pharmacological treatment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 13 Years
Maximum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Parentship coaching intervention<br> | Behavioral: Parentship- a multi dimensional intervention program to improve parental resilience<br>* Parentship is a multi dimensional intervention program to improve parental resilience and adolescent participation using the OPC model.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) | structured interview administered by occupational therapist | 3-4 months | 
| Autism: Parenting Questionnaire (APQ) | 7 dimensions (Knowledge About Autism, Communication, Play, Behaviour Management, Confidence, Stress Management, and Family Functioning) are the focus of this questionnaire that serves as a basis for intervention with parents | 3-4 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical Assessment of Therapeutic Responses (CATR) | a questionnaire that monitors the abilities of the therapist to create an optimal parent-therapist relationship | 1.5 months and 3 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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adolescents, parents, coaching