Watch Me Try: ACT for Improving Athletic Performance of Young Adults with ASD

Objectives Few studies have examined the effects of contextual behavior science interventions for adult athletes with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Those few, reviewed herein, show preliminary empirical support for treating behavioral deficits exhibited by young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder engaged in competitive sports. In the current study, we evaluated a novel iteration of Acceptance and Commitment Training called Watch Me Try and compared it with direct contingency management to facilitate athletic performance of young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.