Outcomes from the ASPEN intervention program: a randomized clinical trial of a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention program in low-resource settings - Scorecard - MDSpire

Outcomes from the ASPEN intervention program: a randomized clinical trial of a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention program in low-resource settings

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  • Sandra B. Vanegas

  • Sandy Magaña

  • June 19, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Results from the ASPEN Intervention Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Culturally Tailored Parent-Mediated Program in Resource-Limited Environments

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAutism Spectrum Disorder
Key MechanismsCulturally adapted parent-mediated intervention focusing on psychoeducation and evidence-based strategies.
Target PopulationParents and young children with autism from low-resource households.
Care SettingCommunity-based interventions in resource-limited environments.

Key Highlights

  • Less intense parent interventions may be as effective as more intensive ones for these families.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Children from low-resource households are less likely to be identified as having autism.

Management

  • Parent-mediated interventions can empower parents to support their child's developmental outcomes.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor improvements in parent self-efficacy and child social communication skills.

Risks

  • Families may prioritize basic needs over intensive therapies due to limited resources.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Families with children diagnosed with autism from low-resource households.

Parent-mediated programs can address gaps in access to evidence-based supports.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize culturally tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of families in low-resource settings.
  • Incorporate psychoeducation to engage parents with high levels of anxiety and stress.
  • Focus on empowering parents as agents of change in their child's development.

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