Change in Elopement Questionnaire scores

The Elopement Questionnaire lists situations commonly reported as problematic by caregivers of children with ASD who elope. Aligned with the HSQ, caregivers indicate whether each situation is an issue, and if so, rate the severity from 1 (mild) to 9 (severe). The Elopement Questionnaire creates a total score by summing severity across items.

Baseline, Mid point (8-10 weeks), End point (20 weeks), follow up (32 weeks)

Feasibility Score Card

This score card includes measures of attendance (BCBAs will keep an attendance log to calculate completed sessions over the expected; score card success = 75% attendance), homework completion (BCBA will score completion ranging from 0 = no to 4 = all homework completed; Success is defined as \> 75% of sessions with a score ≥ 3), and therapist integrity (completion of a checklist at a subset of FBET appointments; success defined as \>80% accurate implementation) This data will be collected only for the FBET arm

Baseline, Mid point (8-10 weeks), End point (20 weeks), follow up (32 weeks)

Change in Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Score

CGI-I asks an independent evaluator (IE) to rate the degree of improvement, compared to the last visit, on a scale of 1 (very much improved) through 4 (no change) to 7 (very much worse).

Mid point (8-10 weeks), End point (20 weeks), follow up (32 weeks)

Change in Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) will measure appropriate behavior. To assess appropriate behavior, at baseline, the independent evaluator (IE) will set 2 goals with the caregiver focused on appropriate behaviors that are relevant for the child's current developmental level. Goals will be weighted by the caregiver. The IE will rate goals at each subsequent assessment visit based on a discussion with the caregiver using a 5-point scale: -2 (worse expected outcome), -1 (less than expected outcome), 0 (expected outcome), +1 (more than expected outcome), and +2 (best expected outcome). Higher the score better the outcome.

Baseline, Mid point (8-10 weeks), End point (20 weeks), follow up (32 weeks)

Change in Elopement Safety Checklist Score

The Elopement Safety Checklist is a 22-item tool that helps families take steps to prevent elopement and improve safety if it does occur. Items include actions like installing locks or alarms, teaching traffic safety skills, and using identification bracelets. Parents mark "yes" or "no" for each item based on whether it has been completed. The total safety score is calculated as the percentage of items completed-higher scores reflect more safety measures in place to help prevent elopement or protect the child if they elope.

Baseline, Mid point (8-10 weeks), End point (20 weeks), follow up (32 weeks)