Social understanding study for autistic children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how autistic children ages 9 to 12 understand social situations. It aims to compare understanding of social interactions that involve more or less information to help improve future support.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a diagnosis of autism from a school or a doctor.
- Your child must be between 9 years old and 12 years, 11 months old.
- Your child must be able to speak in short phrases or full sentences.
- Your child must speak only one language (English preferred).
- Your child must not have a known genetic condition like Fragile X or Down syndrome.
- Your child must not have an intellectual disability (IQ below 70).
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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