Social skills training for teens with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a social skills training program for teens with autism who are higher functioning. It uses brain scans to see how the training might work, and your teen must be willing to come in for weekly sessions for 9 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have an autism diagnosis and be able to function with low support (higher functioning).
- Your child needs to have an IQ above 80 (average or above).
- Your child must be right-handed.
- Your child cannot have any metal in their body that can't be removed (like braces).
- Your family must live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Your child must be ready to commit to weekly sessions for 9 weeks and want to improve their social skills.
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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