Establish the Couple Intervention Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder
In brief
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 facts
- Study ID
- NCT05875376
- Run by
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2022-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-31
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- one person of each couple has either Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis or the autism spectrum quotient scoring above or equal to 26
- able to communicate in Chinese
- Wechsler Intelligence scoring above 70
You may not qualify if…
- Psychiatric disorder (i.e. schizophrenia, substance abuse)
- unable to communication (i.e. visual or auditory impairment)
Where it is running
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (enrolling)
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