Cultural Adaptations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chinese Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults
Purpose: The primary goal of this study is to enhance CBT for autistic Chinese Americans through Community-Based Participatory Research.
First, we will form a 20-people working group to generate knowledge on cultural adaptation of CBT for autistic individuals. The working group will include:
- Approx. 4 Chinese-focused community mental health providers
- Approx. 4 CBT therapist (at least 3 years of experience)
- Approx. 7 autistic individuals, including 3-4 adolescents (age 13-21) and 3-4 young adults (21-25)
- Approx. 5 family members of autistic individuals
Then, we will apply that knowledge in developing a specialized training curriculum for CBT practitioners. The focus will be on equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to effectively work with Chinese American autistic adolescents and young adults.
Participants Eligibility:
Participant type (1): Mental health providers
- Inclusion criteria: (a) 18 years or older; (b) English-speaking; (c) 3 years of experience with Chinese American service users; (d) is willing to attend virtual meetings and be recorded
Participant type (2): CBT therapists
- Inclusion criteria: (a) 18 years or older; (b) English-speaking; (c) Completed professional training in cognitive behavioral therapy; (d) 3 years of clinical practice of CBT after obtaining license; (e) is willing to attend virtual meetings and be recorded
Participant type (3): Autistic individuals
- Inclusion criteria: (a) documentation of autism diagnosis (b) has a Chinese cultural background (c) age range: 13-21 for adolescents; 21-25 for young adults; (d) English-speaking; (e) is willing to attend virtual meetings and be recorded.
- Autistic individuals who have had prior experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are highly encouraged to participate.
Participant type (4): Family members
- Inclusion criteria: (a) 18 years or older; (b) English speaking; (c) is a family member of an autistic individual; (d) is willing to attend virtual meetings and be recorded.
- Family members born and raised in Chinese-speaking countries or regions are highly encouraged to participate.
Confidentiality: Please be assured that all information provided by participants during the study, including video recording of the meetings, will be kept strictly confidential, and responses will be anonymized. Privacy is of utmost importance to us.
Voluntary Participation: Participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and participants have the freedom to withdraw at any point.
For complaints, concerns, or participant’s rights, contact 1-866-680-2906
Study Details:
- Date: March to August 2024
- Duration: Participants will attend 10 working group meetings. Each meeting is 90 mins.
- Format: Focus Group
- Location: Working Group Meetings will be held via Zoom online
Compensation:
Each Participant will receive honoraria of $45 per meeting (maximum of 10 meetings).
How to Participate:
If you are willing to take part in the study, please fill out the screening form.
If you have any questions, please email us at ca-cbt-aapt@stanford.edu
Or call us on weekdays on 650-498-0917.