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Hello! Please read the following information about our study. If you are interested, please fill out the questions below.

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The UPenn TUNE In Team

What the TUNE In Program is:

· The Brodkin Lab at the University of Pennsylvania is running a research study to determine the effectiveness of a new program for autistic adults called TUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions.

· TUNE In is a 13-week program designed to help autistic adults interact with other people with greater ease, understanding, and authenticity.

· TUNE In is rooted mindfulness-based practices (involving greater awareness of yourself and others) and in cognitive-behavioral therapy (involving greater understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and actions).

· The TUNE In curriculum covers skills such as remaining relaxed and aware during social interactions, noticing and understanding social information, and deciding how to interact with others in a way that feels authentic to who you are.

· TUNE In does not encourage "masking" or "camouflaging" of autistic traits during social interaction.

· TUNE In emphasizes neuro-affirming practices and learning to listen to self.

· In TUNE In, participants are able to set goals relevant to their own lives.

What to expect from the Eligibility Screening Process:

· The TUNE In Eligibility Screening Process is meant to determine whether you are eligible to participate in the full TUNE In study.

· Even though you participate in the Eligibility Screening Process, there is no guarantee that you will be found to be eligible to participate in this TUNE In study.

· There are several steps to determine your eligibility:

· Approximately 20-40 minutes worth of online surveys. These surveys do not have to be completed in one sitting. You may pause and return back to them (and if you are having difficulty returning to them, feel free to email us at tunein.aspe@pennmedicine.upenn.edu)

· 1 hour zoom meeting with the TUNE In team with camera on

· After completing the above steps, the TUNE In team will meet to discuss if you are a good fit for the study. You will be notified via email about your eligibility status.

What to expect if you are a Participant in the Study:
· Meet once a week for 13 weeks on Zoom.

· Each meeting is 2 hours long, with a roughly 15-minute break between the 2 hours.

· Participants will be required to keep cameras on during all 2-hour meetings. TUNE In is most likely to be helpful with cameras on.

· Complete a set of surveys before TUNE In sessions start, after TUNE In sessions are completed, and six months after TUNE In is completed. Your completion of these surveys helps the TUNE In team determine the effectiveness of the program and see if there are any changes we need to make.

· You will receive a gift card for each set of surveys you complete.

· You will also be required to have one person who can complete surveys about you (an informant) on several occasions during the study period (the same person serving as an informant throughout the nearly 1-year study period):

· An informant is a person who knows you well, who will be consistently in touch with you over the study period, and can describe your strengths and challenges over the course of the study.

· Your informant will be required to complete several surveys throughout the duration of the study (every several months over the course of the nearly 1-year study period).

· The purpose of the Informant is to learn about what your social interactions look like through another person's perspective. This helps our study team gain a better understanding of your strengths and areas for growth.

·The person you choose to be your Informant should be someone who knows you well such as a parent, sibling, long-time friend, or long-time partner. Your informant should be someone you have known for at least six months, interact with on a biweekly basis, and can accurately describe how you might act in a social interaction.

What to expect in each TUNE In Meeting:
· 2-hour meeting with camera on (with a 15-minute break).

· Group of 2-6 other autistic adults and 2-4 facilitators.

· PowerPoint Presentations on key concepts of TUNE In.

· Mindfulness exercises based in seated and moving meditation practices.

· Group discussions.

· Role-plays of scenarios to practice implementing new skills while navigating live conversations.

Are you interested in completing initial forms to determine if you may qualify for participation?

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If you are interested, please fill out the boxes below:

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Where did you hear about our TUNE In Study?

Adult Autism Spectrum Clinic

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