A Naturalistic Teaching-Based Group Psychoeducation Program for Parents of Autistic Preschoolers in Türkiye: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Randomized Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 24
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Parental Self-Efficacy Score (Turkish Early Intervention Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale)
研究概览
简要总结
This pilot randomized study examines the feasibility and preliminary effects of a Naturalistic Teaching (NT)-based group psychoeducation program for parents of autistic preschool children in Türkiye. After providing consent, parents are randomized to one of three conditions: (1) a 10-week NT-based group psychoeducation program delivered weekly (90 minutes per session), (2) a single-session general parenting seminar that does not include autism-specific content (attention control), or (3) a wait-list control group that receives access to intervention materials after the post-test. The primary outcome is parental self-efficacy, assessed using parent-report questionnaires. Outcomes are measured at baseline and post-test, and a later follow-up assessment is used to evaluate whether improvements are maintained. The study also tracks feasibility indicators such as retention and session attendance.
详细描述
The intervention is a Naturalistic Teaching (NT)-based group psychoeducation program for parents of autistic preschool children. The program includes 10 weekly sessions (90 minutes each) focused on increasing parents' confidence and skills to use everyday routines to support their child, with emphasis on routine-embedded strategies and parent empowerment. The comparator conditions include an attention control (single-session general parenting seminar) and a wait-list control. The primary outcome is parental self-efficacy; secondary outcomes include feasibility indicators (retention and attendance) and maintenance assessed at follow-up on January 13, 2025.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •Adult (18 years or older).
- •Primary caregiver (e.g., mother/father) of a preschool-aged child with autism spectrum disorder.
- •Able to attend the sessions (if assigned to the intervention/attention control) and complete study questionnaires.
- •Provides informed consent.
排除标准
- •Inability to provide informed consent.
- •Insufficient proficiency in Turkish to complete questionnaires and participate in sessions.
研究组 & 干预措施
NT-Based Group Psychoeducation
Participants receive a Naturalistic Teaching (NT)-based group psychoeducation program consisting of 10 weekly sessions (90 minutes each) for parents of autistic preschool children.
干预措施: NT-Based Group Psychoeducation (Behavioral)
Attention Control: General Parenting Seminar
Participants receive a single-session general parenting seminar (approximately 60 minutes) that does not include autism-specific content (attention control).
干预措施: General Parenting Seminar (Attention Control) (Behavioral)
Wait-List Control
Participants receive no intervention during the study period and are offered access to intervention materials after the post-test assessment.
结局指标
主要结局
Parental Self-Efficacy Score (Turkish Early Intervention Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale)
时间窗: Baseline and 10 weeks (post-test)
Change in parental self-efficacy from baseline to post-test, assessed using the Turkish Early Intervention Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale (13 items; total score range 13-91; 7-point Likert responses; higher scores indicate greater parental self-efficacy \[better outcome\]). The scale includes the Accessing Services and Supports and Parenting Strategies subscales.
次要结局
- Retention Rate(Baseline to post-test (end of week 10))
研究者
Osman Nejat Akfırat
Assoc.Prof.
Kocaeli University