Helping middle-schoolers with autism improve school and social skills
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This study tests a program to help middle school students with autism who have trouble with organization, planning, and social skills. It aims to improve their academic and social functioning in school.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of autism
- You do not have an intellectual disability
- You struggle with organization, managing materials, planning, or prioritizing tasks
- You have trouble with social skills
- You are fully included in a mainstream middle school (not homeschooled)
- Your medication and behavioral treatments have been stable and are not changing
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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