Two school programs to help anxious autistic students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two school-based programs to reduce anxiety in autistic students ages 8–14. You may be able to help test which approach works better when delivered by trained school staff with caregiver involvement.
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Who can take part
- Student is age 8–14
- Student has autism (ASD) by medical diagnosis, school services identification, or suspected ASD
- Student has anxiety symptoms based on reports from student, parent/caregiver, or teacher
- Student also needs noticeable social-function challenges on a specific questionnaire score (SRS-2 T-score above 70)
- Parent/caregiver permission is required, and the student must be able to join small group activities
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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