ACT Support for Fathers of Children With Special Needs
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores how a therapy approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) might help fathers cope with the stress of raising children with developmental disabilities like autism or ADHD. Researchers will interview fathers and social workers to understand their experiences.
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Who can take part
- You are the biological father of a child aged 2–12 years
- Your child has a formal diagnosis of a developmental disability (autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, or similar condition)
- You are fluent in Cantonese and can read Chinese
- You do not have significant physical or cognitive impairment that prevents you from participating in an interview
- You do not have a documented learning disability in medical or NGO records
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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