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Establish the Couple Intervention Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
The development of adult intimate relationships and the transition into couplehood are part of most people's life cycles, but these transitions become very challenging for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in as much as social interactions, emotional communication, and reciprocity, which are essential for interpersonal relationships, are made more difficult due to the condition itself. In the Adult ASD Clinic of National Taiwan University Hospital, we observe that the wives of the ASD husband suffer from long-term frustration, loneliness and helplessness, and are frequently experience anxiety and depression, that in turns changes the family's function and impacts on children's mental health. To date, there are limited intervention models focusing on couple therapy for ASD adults (or neurodiverse couple). Given the strong needs of clinical service, this study aims to identify the common problems of the ASD couples and develop a program to improve their partner relationships.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2022-01-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-07-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Couple group therapy
1. Introduction of "I" statements 2. Focus of each conversation 3. Emotion acknowledgement 4. Self-assurance and positive feedback 5. teamwork and cooperation 6. Reflection
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan