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

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  • Sandra B. Vanegas

  • Sandy Magaña

  • June 19, 2026

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    The ASPEN study evaluated a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention for children with autism from low-resource households.

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    Participants included 45 parent/child dyads, randomized to either an intervention group or a comparison group.

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    The intervention group received 12 weekly sessions focused on psychoeducation and coaching of evidence-based strategies.

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    Parents in the intervention group reported improved self-efficacy in using evidence-based strategies compared to the comparison group.

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    Both groups showed improvements in the use of evidence-based strategies, with the comparison group also reporting increased empowerment.

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

  • by Sandra B. Vanegas, Sandy Magaña

  • June 19, 2026

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