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Trial of Autism Parent Navigator Program
Sponsor: Penn State University
Summary
To address the dual needs of parents for support in navigating Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) services and maintaining positive family functioning, the investigators propose to test Autism Parent Navigators (APN), an innovative in-home, peer support model for parents with a young child recently diagnosed with ASD.
Official title: Test of an Innovative, Scalable Support Program for Parents With a Young Child Recently Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
360
Start Date
2021-03-25
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2026-01-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Autism Parent Navigators
The Autism Parent Navigator program consists of six sessions delivered to parents in the home, supporting adjustment to ASD, accessing services, and coparenting support.
Peer mentoring
Six in-home or telephone sessions, depending on family uptake, providing non-manualized general support as usual from parent peer mentors regarding adjustment to ASD.
Locations (1)
USC
Columbia, South Carolina, United States