Social skills group for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a group program that helps children with autism build social skills by understanding others' thoughts and feelings. It is designed for children ages 3 to 10 who have some language ability and significant social challenges.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 10 years old.
- Your child must have a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, or a similar condition.
- Your child should not have other major neurological or psychiatric conditions (like epilepsy or severe anxiety).
- Your child must have a recent assessment showing significant social difficulties (like on the SRS-2 or CARS2 tests).
- Your child must have a language/thinking test score of 70 or higher (like the WPPSI-IV or WISC-IV).
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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