Autism spectrum disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group:Peer support group intervention (once weekly for 8 sessions, 60-90 minutes per session, using face-to-face plus online WeChat group interaction
content includes: building trust and group covenant, listening and stress sharing, reframing and cognitive restructuring (ABC model), emotional soothing and regulation, effective communication skills
Control Group:Routine rehabilitation training (without specific peer support group intervention)
Sponsors
Hunan normal university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Inclusion criteria for children: 1.The child meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and has a hospital-issued diagnostic report. 2.The child is aged 0–14 years. 3.The child’s family has a certain level of social support network, and the parents are willing to participate in the study. 4.One of the parents is the child’s primary caregiver and assumes the main responsibility for the child’s care. (2) Inclusion criteria for parents: Parental age: 1.father aged =22 years; mother aged =20 years. 2.The parents have no major physical illness or cognitive impairment, are mentally clear, and are able to understand the intervention content and participate in the study. 3.The parents provide informed consent and voluntarily participate in the study. 4.The parents live with the child and undertake the main caregiving responsibilities for the child.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Exclusion criteria for children: 1.The child has severe comorbid conditions (e.g., severe heart disease, cerebral palsy) or other developmental disorders that may affect the intervention or outcome assessment of the study. 2.The child has previously received intervention programs similar to those used in this study or other interventions that may conflict with the objectives of this study. (2) Exclusion criteria for parents: 1.The parents have severe physical illnesses, such as serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal diseases, or psychiatric disorders. 2.The parents have experienced major psychological traumatic events (e.g., significant bereavement or accidents) within the past 2 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social inclusion of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder;Family hardiness;Social support;Coping style; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactGong Xueqing
Hunan Normal University
Outcome results
None listed