Internet-Delivered Psychoeducation (SCOPE) for Transition-Aged Autistic Youth: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychoeducation is a recommended first-line intervention for transition-aged autistic youth, but it has not been previously evaluated in an internet-delivered format. SCOPE (Spectrum Computerized Psychoeducation) is an 8-week individual, internet-delivered, therapist-supported psychoeducative intervention.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of SCOPE through a 3-armed randomized controlled trial. The intervention aims to increase participants' understanding of autism and, in doing so, increase their quality of life (QoL).

Methods

SCOPE was codeveloped with clinicians and autistic young adults. It contains 8 autism-related modules, each with (1) text describing the module topic, (2) four video vignettes with recurring characters who d

SUBMITTER: Backman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11638691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature