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Evaluating a Workbook to Promote Autistic Wellbeing

Evaluating the Use of a Guided Self-help Workbook to Promote Wellbeing for Autistic Adults: A Mixed-methods Multiple Single-case Study


Sponsor

Canterbury Christ Church University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief guided self-help wellbeing intervention for autistic adults accessing UK secondary mental health services. The study also aims to begin to evaluate whether use of the workbook is associated with any changes in wellbeing. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is it feasible to recruit and retain autistic adults to participate in the study? 2. Do participants find the workbook acceptable and relevant? 3. Are there measurable improvements in wellbeing following workbook use? 4. What changes, if any, do participants recommend for future versions of the intervention? Participants will: * Take part in 4-6 sessions of 30-60 minutes using the guided self-help workbook with the support of a trained National Health Service support worker, assistant psychologist, or mental health professional * Complete wellbeing questionnaires before, during, and after using the workbook * Complete brief daily wellbeing ratings throughout the study * Take part in a 1:1 semi-structured interview of up to an hour to discuss their experience of the workbook


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Guided self-help workbook for autistic adults for people with autism and wellbeing. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGuided self-help workbook for autistic adults

The workbook's components are: psycho-education and energy accounting (Toudal \& Attwood, 2024) - including sensory awareness - and planning for wellbeing. It will be delivered over four to six sessions of between 30-60 minutes each with a trained National Health Service support worker, assistant psychologist, or mental health professional. Sessions would be conducted in-person, via telephone, or via video.


Locations(1)

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Maidstone, United Kingdom

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