Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching. * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials. Participants will complete: * A screening call. * Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. * 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing). * 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.
Conditions
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recruitment Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Detailed Description
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships, called CRUSH. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching. * Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials. Participants will complete: * A screening call. * Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. * 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing). * 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 to 30 years old;
* Documentation of a prior diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or receipt of services based on an ASD diagnosis;
* Ability to provide consent for the protocol and understand task demands (i.e., approximately WASI-2 full scale IQ of 70 or above);
* Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English-speaking participants (less than 50% of speech in English);
* Known genetic etiology of ASD (e.g., Fragile X);
* Major mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis).
* Live more than 35 miles from Two Brookline Place, Brookline, MA where intervention sessions will be offered.
Intervention
Intervention Type
Intervention Name
BEHAVIORAL
Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH)
Phase
NA
Gender
ALL
Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Download Date
2024-08-21
Principal Investigator
N/A
Primary Contact Information
For more information on this trial, visit clinicaltrials.gov.
Contact
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