Parent-led therapy for autistic children who need routines
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where parents help their autistic children who really struggle with changes in routines (insistence on sameness). It aims to reduce the need for family members to constantly adjust to these behaviors.
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Who can take part
- Child is 6 to 10 years old
- Child has an autism diagnosis from a professional
- Child's IQ is 75 or higher
- The family reports at least three ways they change their daily life to avoid upsetting routines
- Both child and parent speak English and can attend all study sessions
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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