Adapting and Implementing an Integrated Care Model for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Psychiatric Comorbidity

Dr. Nicole Stadnick
(858) 966-7703 ext. 3885 (Contact: David Lee)
DAL112@ucsd.edu (Contact: David Lee)

Study Start Date:  4/1/17
Study End Date:  3/31/21

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are a high-priority clinical population with multiple service needs including access to effective mental health care given high rates of psychiatric comorbidity. Pediatric primary care is an ongoing point of health care access that is well positioned to identify mental health concerns and facilitate linkage to needed mental health services for children with ASD. This is a mixed-methods, communitypartnered study designed to understand the needs of primary care providers and caregivers of children with ASD to adapt and implement an integrated mental health care model to serve youth with ASD and mental health comorbidities. For this stage of the study, we are recruiting parents and caregivers of children with ASD to learn about their child's primary care experiences regarding mental health screening and linkage to mental health care. Participation includes a focus group and/or completion of an online survey. Compensation will be provided.

Participant Criteria: Parents and caregivers of children (up to 18 years) with autism spectrum disorder.

Recruitment Flyer

ATTAIN IRB Approval Letter

Caregiver Focus Group Information Sheet

Caregiver Online Consent