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Parenting with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
NCT06502054 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In many individuals, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is recognized and diagnosed late in adolescence or even in adulthood, despite the presence of long-standing impairments and distress. One area that has received little attention so far is research and interventions in clinical practice that relate to the experienced realities of parenthood for autistic adults or offer support in this context. The few existing research findings in this field suggest that parents with ASD might face specific challenges. At the same time, there is a lack of empirical research on the experiences autistic adults have with parenthood, whether they perceive a need for specific support services, and, if so, what those services should look like. To fill this research gap, this study aims to examine the mental health, needs, and strengths of parents with ASD. Particular focus will be given to parental stress and

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
In- and exclusion criteria for the study population: Inclusion Criteria: * Parents who fulfill the main diagnosis of ASD, including atypical autism (ICD-10: F84.1) and Asperger syndrome (ICD-10: F84.5) * Age ≥ 18 years * Have a child aged 0 to 6 years Exclusion Criteria: * Below-average general cognitive ability (according to clinical impression) * Lack of German language skills * Severe visual or hearing impairment (uncorrected) * Serious neurological and psychiatric illnesses (e.g., epilepsy, psychoses) * Acute suicidal tendencies (according to clinical findings) Eligibility Criteria for the Control Group Inclusion Criteria: * Parents without a lifetime main diagnosis of a psychiatric illness (ICD-10-GM-2016: F10 - F69) * Age ≥ 18 years * Have a child aged 0 to 6 years * Matched to the study group in terms of age and gender Exclusion Criteria: * Above-mentioned psychiatric diagnoses * Below-average general cognitive ability * Lack of German language skills * Severe impairment of vision or hearing (not corrected)
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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