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Virtual group-based mindfulness for autistic adults: A randomized controlled trial.

Yona Lunsky^1,2, Madelaine Carter¹, Sue Hutton¹

¹Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice

|July 2, 2025

Summary

Virtual mindfulness interventions effectively reduce distress and improve wellbeing in autistic adults. This 6-week group program demonstrated sustained benefits, supporting online delivery for mental health support.

Keywords:

autism mental health mindfulness virtual care

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Public Health

Background:

Mindfulness interventions show promise for autistic adults' mental health.
Existing research predominantly focuses on in-person delivery models.
There is a need to explore accessible, virtual formats for autistic populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a 6-week autistic-informed group-based virtual mindfulness intervention.
To compare outcomes against a waitlist control group.
To assess the maintenance of effects at follow-up.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial with 63 autistic adults across Canada.
Intervention group received a 6-week virtual mindfulness program.
Waitlist control group received no intervention initially; outcomes assessed at multiple time points.

Main Results:

The virtual mindfulness group reported significant improvements in distress, stress, self-compassion, mindfulness, and mental wellbeing.
These improvements were maintained at 8-week follow-up.
No significant changes were observed in autistic community connectedness or interoceptive sensitivity in either group.

Conclusions:

Virtual delivery of autistic-informed mindfulness programs is effective for improving mental health outcomes.
Online group-based mindfulness offers a viable alternative to in-person interventions.
Further research should investigate optimal delivery formats (synchronous vs. asynchronous, group vs. individual) and dosage.