Adapting an Advocacy Services Intervention for Latinx Families of Transition-aged Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study is about helping Latinx families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they move from school to adult services. The investigators created the ASSIST program to teach parents how to advocate, or speak up, for the services their children need. When children with ASD become adults, they often lose important help, which is called a "service cliff." The study aims to adapt this program to better suit Latinx families, who often face more challenges, like language and cultural differences. The goal is to make sure these families get fair access to education, health, and job services.

• Study Duration: Participants will be part of a trial to test the adapted program.
• Eligibility: Must be Latinx, over 18, with a child over 12 with ASD, and live in Illinois.
• Benefits: Improved knowledge and skills to help your child get the services they need.