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Single Session Support for Parents of Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Struggling With Anxious Avoidance
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus
Summary
This study will inform the development of a brief online program to help parents better understand and respond to anxiety-related behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and learning disorders). Many neurodiverse children experience high levels of anxiety, which can appear as avoidance, emotional distress, or challenging behaviors that are difficult for parents to interpret and manage. The purpose of this research is to evaluate EMPOWER-ND with its digital, single-session intervention (SSI) that provides practical parenting strategies for addressing anxiety-related behaviors in neurodiverse children. Parents of eligible children aged 5-14 with neurodevelopmental conditions will be invited to enroll in the research study.
Official title: Project EMPOWER-Neuro Developmental Disabilities (ND): Single Session Support for Parents of Children Struggling With Anxious Avoidance
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-11
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-10-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EMPOWER-ND
The intervention has 5 core components: (1) psychoeducation on anxiety in the context of neurodiversity; (2) psychoeducation on the cycle of anxious avoidance and accommodation; (3) identifying "sweet spot" challenges; (4) teaching validation and empathy for encouragement; and (5) how to troubleshoot common challenges.
Locations (1)
Boston University Charles River Campus
Boston, Massachusetts, United States