Intervention shows promise in reducing anxiety for students with autism spectrum disorder, suggesting effective mental health support services are needed.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 50 children in Kenya, yet mental health support services are scarce and often inaccessible. A mixed-methods approach including pre- and post-intervention assessments, qualitative interviews, and parent surveys were employed to measure changes in student functioning and well-being. During the study, there was a significant increase (p < 0.05) of 20% in students' self-reported anxiety levels from baseline to six months after intervention. The school-based mental health services showed promise in reducing symptoms of anxiety among ASD students, with an effect size of d = 0.6. Further research should explore the scalability and sustainability of these interventions across different schools and contexts.
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