Autism and Attachment. An Explorative Study of Attachment Styles in Autistic Adults. (ASDA)

Parnassia Groep

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06375226

2023.17

2023.0871 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The present study examines the relationship between attachment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.

Full description

Rationale: Previous research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attachment has improved understanding of the aetiology and development of the disorder. Research on adults with ASD, however is scarce. The study is focussed on attachment in adults with ASD. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore attachment styles of adults with ASD and examining the relationship between attachment and ASD.

The study requires 60 participants.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Inclusion criteria are:

  • a primary clinical diagnosis of DSM-5 ASD (APA, 2013)
  • age 18 - 65 years
  • no intellectual disability (IQ > 80)

Exclusion criteria

• acute psychosis
• acute suicidality
• psychotic disorder
• intellectual disability (IQ < 80)

Trial design