Heterogeneity in ASD: Biological Mechanisms, Trajectories, and Treatment Response

The group will comprise 3 to 4 parents and will focus on psychoeducation and support/well-being for the parent. Sessions will include a 20-minute welcome and supportive discussion where parents can provide updates on their week and seek advice and support from the group, followed by a 45-minute interactive education session focused on the principles of JASPER, and close with a 20-minute Mindfulness session. The Mindfulness session will be led by a certified expert.

The session will be divided into 30-minute segments and include two 30-minute individualized 1-on-1 sessions with a trained interventionist. One of these two sessions will involve the parent in hands-on training while the other will be interventionist-led while the parent observes. The remaining 30-minutes will include a snack for the child and time for the parent to discuss and ask questions of the interventionist regarding the session content.