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Research background
I am Hafiza Mahmood, a PhD candidate in Psychology at St Mary’s University, conducting research to explore whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can support communication, coping and emotional wellbeing among adolescent siblings of autistic children.
Who can take part?
I am looking for adolescents aged 10–19 years who have an autistic sibling and currently live in the same household.
What does taking part involve?
Participation involves completing brief questionnaires and attending eight weekly ACT-based small-group sessions of approximately 45–60 minutes each, delivered online.
Reimbursement
Participants who complete the study will receive a £10 voucher as a thank-you for their time and contribution.
Contact details
For further information or to express an interest in participating, please contact Hafiza Mahmood at 2312294@live.stmarys.ac.uk.