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Self-reported internalizing disorders and social support in youth with autism spectrum disorder

October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Researchers at the Ohio State University are currently looking for children and caregivers to participate in a study examining child report of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and social support. If your child is between the ages of 10 and 17 years and has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, you may be eligible to participate in this study. This study aims to examine self-report measures of internalizing symptoms and social support to improving screening and intervention outcome measures.

What are the goals of the study?

The primary objective is to examine psychometric properties of measures of anxiety, depression and social support in youth with ASD age 10-17. The secondary aim is to examine the relationship between peer, parental, and teacher social support and internalizing disorders in ASD.

What will happen during the visit or online?

The child participant and an accompanying parent will participate in two zoom visits. The duration of the first visit would be about 1 hour. The second visit would occur two weeks after the first and would be about 30 minutes long. The visits would consist of interview and survey questions. Participants would be emailed a $10 Amazon gift card after completion of the first visit, and a $20 gift card after completion of the second.

How will this help families?

Having validated self-report measures on internalizing symptoms and social support in ASD will help us better screen for youth that may need intervention, as well as measure how effective interventions are. As youth with ASD often have a fewer number of friendships, understanding how social support from different people (parents, teachers, friends) relate to mental health symptoms will help inform target areas of intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Children and adolescents with ASD age 10 to 17, plus an accompanying caregiver. Youth do not need to have an anxiety or depression diagnosis to participate. Caregivers will complete a brief screening phone call to confirm eligibility based on cognitive level and number of lifetime ASD symptoms.

View the study flyer here.

Contact Information

Lindsey Becker – lindsey.becker@osumc.edu

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