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To Share or Not To Share: Navigating Disclosure and Stigma Among Family Caregivers of Autistic Young Adults_Group Intervention

Who can join

All ages · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Has a family member aged 18-26 who has received an autism-related diagnosis from a healthcare professional
* Must be a primary caregiver for this family member
* Must be able to speak, understand, and read English well
* Participants will be able to provide consent themselves.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of proficiency in English
* Not a primary caregiver for a family member with autism aged 18-26
* Individuals requiring a guardian to provide consent will be excluded

About the study

This study is a caregiver support program for family caregivers of autistic young adults (ages 18 to 26) as their family members navigate young adulthood. The program includes six 60-minute virtual sessions focused on making sense of caregiving roles during young adulthood, reflecting on everyday family experiences, supporting decision-making within families, deciding when and how to share experiences with others, and thinking about the future.

What is being tested

• Group Intervention (other)

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison · Participants: 50 · Started: Sep 17, 2026

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07856927

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Autism

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.