Journal article
Understanding the Landscape of Psychosocial Intervention Practices for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges in Youth With ASD: A Study Protocol
Journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities, v 10(3), 178
03 Jul 2017
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Introduction: There is a significant gap between research and practice for mental health services for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite increased numbers of individuals with ASD treated in community settings, little is known about the array of practices used with this population and the extent to which providers are aware of and use evidence-based strategies. The goal of this article is to describe a protocol for developing a more comprehensive understanding of the landscape of current intervention practices and attitudes regarding the treatment of psychosocial issues in youth with ASD in community settings within the United States. Methods: This article describes our research protocol for developing a comprehensive survey-the Usual Care for Autism Survey (UCAS)-to capture the depth and breadth of practices for youth with ASD and attitudes of community-based providers. Phase 1 will involve a comprehensive review of published literature to identify intervention practices for social difficulties, anxiety, and externalizing symptoms in youth with ASD (7-22 years). Phase 2 will involve developing and piloting the UCAS using the qualitative approaches and Delphi methodology. In Phase 3, we will distribute the UCAS to approximately 700 providers across the United States to ascertain the frequency of intervention practices being delivered to youth with ASD and provider attitudes toward practices in usual care practice settings. Conclusions: Results will assist the work of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to support the implementation of effective practices and improve the quality of services for youth with ASD.
Metrics
Details
- Title
- Understanding the Landscape of Psychosocial Intervention Practices for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges in Youth With ASD: A Study Protocol
- Creators
- Allison Wainer - Rush University Medical CenterAmy Drahota - Michigan State UniversityElizabeth Cohn - Adelphi UniversityConnor Kerns - Drexel UniversityMatthew Lerner - Stony Brook UniversityBianca Marro - Stony Brook UniversityLauren Moskowitz - St. John's SchoolLatha Soorya - Rush University Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities, v 10(3), 178
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Grant note
- none / Adelphi Center for Health Innovation none / Pershing Charitable Trust none / The Brian Wright Memorial Autism Research Fund
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000399642200002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85013105523
- Other Identifier
- 991021861818104721
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
InCites Highlights
Data related to this publication, from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool:
- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Education, Special
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation