Evaluation of the delivery of a Positive Behaviour Support Service to regional and remote children on the autism spectrum and their local support team via video-conferencing technology

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001254189
• Lead Sponsor: Autism Spectrum Australia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-09-11
• Last Update Posted: 14 June 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

There will be four groups of participants.
• Children and young persons (4-17 years) who are clients of Autism Spectrum Australia (see below for inclusion and exclusion criteria)
• Caregivers of the child participant
• Support team members (Allied health staff and community support workers) of the child participant
• Aspect PBS Practitioners

Participants inclusion criteria:
•Aged 4-17 years
•Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
•Reside in regional or remote areas of Australia for the Tele-PBS group only (and for an interim period while face to face services are impacted by physical isolation, Tele-PBS participants can be in any location)
•Access to technology, either computer or device with adequate local internet (testing available)
•Have a local caregiver and/or support worker who are willing to actively participate in the service with their child/client
•Presenting with behaviours of concern

Exclusion Criteria

Child participants exclusion criteria:
Participants will be excluded if they are in need of intensive support that is outside of the scope of the Aspect PBS Practitioner). This includes support requiring:
•medical intervention including prescription of medications and management of chronic disease
•psychiatric treatment
•assistive equipment including fitting of wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices, to enhance their mobility.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified