Social skills group training for teens with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a structured social skills training group for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve day-to-day social functioning. It involves both the teen and a Chinese-speaking caregiver who helps support the training at home.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 11 and 20 years old and currently in school (6th grade through 3rd year of high school).
- You have an ASD diagnosis from a licensed professional.
- Parents report ongoing social difficulties in a structured interview.
- Your caregiver-rated Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) score is 26 or higher.
- You are fluent in Chinese and can understand and join group activities.
- You (and your caregiver) are able to participate in group sessions; major brain/mental conditions and major hearing/vision problems may exclude you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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