Autism and attachment: new study probes relationship styles in adults
NCT ID NCT06375226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) form emotional attachments to others. Researchers used questionnaires to measure social responsiveness and attachment styles in 32 adults with ASD. The goal was to better understand the link between autism and attachment patterns, which could help improve support strategies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adults (\>18 years) with ASD, and without intellectual disability. Participants will be recruited from SARR Autism Rotterdam and Antes, both part of Parnassia Group in the Netherlands. SARR Autism Rotterdam is specialized in psychodiagnostic assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with ASD. Antes and Parnassia Group are multisite mental health institutes specialized in psychodiagnostic assessments and interventions for adults with a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including ASD.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria are: * a primary clinical diagnosis of DSM-5 ASD (APA, 2013) * age 18 - 65 years * no intellectual disability (IQ \> 80) Exclusion Criteria: * acute psychosis * acute suicidality * psychotic disorder * intellectual disability (IQ \< 80)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ParnassiaGroep Antes
Rotterdam, South Holland, 3083 AK, Netherlands
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