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Coaching While Waiting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: A Pilot Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled
Charmaine Bernie1,2,3,4, Katrina Williams5,6,7,8, Fiona Graham9
1Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. cbernie@student.unimelb.edu.au.
Aim:
To determine whether short-phase Occupational Performance Coaching combined with service navigation support is feasible for families waiting for autism assessment.
Method:
A pilot feasibility study was conducted using a blinded randomization procedure that allocated participants to one of three trial arms: (1) face-to-face coaching, (2) videoconference coaching, and (3) usual care. Outcomes included a retention aim of 70-80%, goal attainment and secondary standardised measures of adaptive behaviour, social skills, parenting stress, service access and family quality of life.
Results:
Caregivers and children (n = 16, child mean age of 3 years 7 months) were recruited following referral for an autism assessment. Retention was 75%, with change scores in performance and satisfaction of selected goals higher in the intervention groups than the usual care group.
Interpretation:
Findings support progression to a future randomized controlled trial assessing intervention efficacy.
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