PACT Online study
About this research
PACT Online is free online parenting support tool grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to provide online, flexible and tailored support to parents of children with additional developmental needs. The heart of PACT Online is supporting you in being the kind of parent that you want to be, so that you can do your best for your child, your family and yourself. This is a research trial of PACT Online.
Who can participate
You may be eligible to participate if you have a child or children who are:
- aged 0–10 years
- diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disability (including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, FASD etc.) or developmental delay.
What's involved
As part of the study you'll:
- receive a free 12-week online program consisting of one self-paced module per fortnight
- participate in a one-on-one 30–60 minute telehealth consultation (via Zoom) per fortnight with a therapist
- complete assessment items at 3 points over the course of the study, including:
- questionnaires about your child’s disability and behaviour, your own wellbeing and adjustment and your family
- a video recording of you interacting with your child at home using Zoom (we’ll set this up with you)
- be randomly assigned to receive PACT Online immediately or after a 6-month period.
Benefits of participating
All participants will receive access to PACT Online for free, including an online course using EdX and telehealth sessions with an experienced therapist.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, register your interest.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2023/HE000040].
Contact
If you have any questions email Dr Grace Kirby pactonline@uq.edu.au or call (07) 3443 6395.