Overview
The goal of this intervention is to evaluate the effectiveness of delivering the Westmead Feelings Program 2 to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in primary schools in Hong Kong.
Description
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- whether the Westmead Feelings Program 2 Hong Kong version (WFP2-HK) program is effective in improving children's social-emotional skills and mental well-being.
- whether the WFP2-HK program is effective in promoting parents' mental well-being
Child participants will receive 15 sessions of training in the WFP2-HK program. Their parents and teachers will receive three training workshops by coaches or advisors. A booster session will be conducted after 5 months upon completion of the training.
Researchers will compare the outcome results between the treatment group and the waitlist group to see if the intervention is effective.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Without a diagnosis of Intellectual Delay
- Have not received any group training in emotional regulation previously
Exclusion Criteria:
- Without ASD diagnosis
- Age falls outside the age limits
- With Intellectual Delays