Behavioral Parent Training for Autism

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Ohio State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a web-based program called Attend Behavior, which helps parents of children with autism in rural areas learn effective parenting techniques. The program aims to reduce children's behavior problems and improve parents' mental health by providing easy-to-follow online lessons and reminders. The study will see if the program is practical and helpful for these families.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for legal guardians of children aged 2-11 with autism, living in rural areas. Participants must have internet access via smartphone or computer and be able to read English. Those already in another behavior parent training program within the last 6 months cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to read English

Access to either a smartphone with the Apple App store or Google Play store or a computer with Internet access

Reside in a rural (micropolitan or noncore) county

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Exclusion Criteria

Currently participating in another behavior Parent Training program or in the past 6-months have been enrolled in another behavior Parent Training program

Treatment Details

Interventions

Attend Behavior Parent Training (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests 'Attend Behavior', a web-based behavioral parent training program designed to help parents manage their child's autism-related behaviors and improve parental mental health.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Pilot InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

pre/post-test, mixed method study design with quantitative data collection at baseline and post-intervention and qualitative data collection once at post-intervention. Participants will have access to the Attend Behavior program for a full year, but intervention usage monitoring and study outcomes will be assessed until post-intervention (12-weeks post-baseline).