RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07539519

A Toolkit to Improve Mental Health Treatment for Autistic Individuals

A Transdiagnostic Toolkit to Improve Mental Health Treatment for Autistic Individuals

Sponsor

Florida International University

Enrollment

18 participants

Start Date

Apr 9, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Mental Health Conditions

Summary

This pilot study is funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). We are conducting a pilot study to improve mental health treatment for autistic individuals. First, we will conduct remote focus groups to identify barriers to mental health treatment and methods to improve treatment. Based on results, we will develop a prototype of a resource for therapists. This resource will be pilot tested in a community clinic.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Enhanced Psychotherapy and a behavioral approach called Treatment as Usual (TAU) for people with autism and mental health conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 13 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEnhanced Psychotherapy

Clients randomized to the Enhanced Psychotherapy group will receive psychotherapy from therapists who have access to a toolkit that reviews strategies for tailoring evidence-based therapy to improve mental health treatment for autistic individuals.

BEHAVIORALTreatment as Usual (TAU)

Clients randomized to this condition will continue to receive psychotherapy in a community clinic