ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, controlled, Internet based, coaching
Brief summary
Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are offered internet-based support and coaching during eight weeks (chat and e-mail). Data is collected before and after the intervention and six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires pertaining to sense of coherence, self-esteem, quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms and socioeconomic status. Parents complete an assessment scale for the next of kin. After treatment the young people are interviewed regarding the quality of the intervention. A comparison group matched for age, gender and neuropsychiatric diagnosis is offered treatment as usual and is assessed at the same time points as the intervention group. The individuals are not randomized due to difficulties to recruit if the individuals do not know group assignment in advance.
Detailed description
Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are consecutively included in the project and are offered coaching and support during eight weeks over the internet (chat and e-mail) twice a week. Data is collected before and after the intervention as well as six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires (Sense of Coherence (SOC), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA), Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD)). A parent or a partner completes an assessment scale for the next of kin. When treatment is completed, the young people are interviewed using a structured interview pertaining to the quality of the intervention. A comparison group matched for age, gender and neuropsychiatric diagnosis is offered treatment as usual (TAU) and is assessed at the same time points as the intervention group. The individuals are not randomized to the intervention and comparison groups due to difficulties to recruit if the individuals do not know group assignment in advance. In all, 24 individuals will be offered the intervention and 24 individuals will receive TAU.
Interventions
OTHERInternet based support and coaching
Young people between age 15 and 25 with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorders are offered internet-based support and coaching during eight weeks (chat and e-mail). Data is collected before and after the intervention and six months after end of treatment using self-report questionnaires pertaining to sense of coherence, self-esteem, quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms and socioeconomic status. Parents complete an assessment scale for the next of kin. After treatment the young people are interviewed regarding the quality of the intervention.
Sponsors
Södra Älvsborg Hospital
Habilitation Services in Skaraborg, Skövde
Göteborg University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder * Age 15 to 30
Exclusion criteria
* No current antisocial behaviour, psychotic symptoms and/or alcohol/substance abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| QoL | T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention. Outcome Measure is going to report a change. | Self report questionnaire; Manchester Short Assesment of Quality of Life (MANSA), Priebe et. al. 1999. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self esteem | T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention | Self report questionnaire; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965, 1989) |
| Sense of coherence | T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention | Self report questionnaire; Sense of Coherence (SOC-29), Antonovsky, 1987. |
| Anxiety and depressive symptoms | T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention | Self report questionnaire; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), Zigmond & Snaith, 1983. |
| Depressive symptoms | T2: immediately after intervention; T3: 6 months after intervention | Self report questionnaire; Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Montgomery & Asberg, 1979. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed