How autism care coordination affects parents' health and stress
Official title: Autism Complexity and Parental Wellbeing: The Role of Care Coordination in Promoting Health Equity
Funded at Fairfield University · NIH-11062253 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how support services for kids with autism can help their parents feel less stressed and healthier, while also considering how different backgrounds and locations might affect these experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fairfield University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfield, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $60,316 |
| NIH project number | 7R03HD110915-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062253 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 years who have a current diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how care coordination services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impact the health and stress levels of their parents. It aims to assess the severity of ASD in relation to other conditions and explore how geographic and sociodemographic factors influence these outcomes. By analyzing a large dataset from the National Survey of Children’s Health, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of care coordination in improving parent well-being. The findings could help identify disparities in care and inform strategies to enhance support for families dealing with ASD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination strategies that enhance the health and well-being of parents with children diagnosed with autism.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that effective care coordination can significantly improve health outcomes for families dealing with chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parker, Michele Leann — Fairfield University
- Study coordinator: Parker, Michele Leann
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.