Testing treatments for challenging behavior in children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at different treatments (medication, behavioral therapy, or both) for children with autism and intellectual disability who have challenging behaviors like aggression or self-injury. It aims to understand what works best for each child.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are the parent or legal guardian of a child age 2 to 12 who has autism and moderate to profound intellectual disability (sometimes called 'profound autism').
- Your child shows one or more of these behaviors: physical aggression, self-injury, destroying things, trying to run away, or refusing to do what is asked.
- Your home's main language is English.
- You and your child's doctor are thinking about trying medication, behavioral therapy, or both to help with these behaviors.
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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