Social thinking in kids with neurodevelopmental disorders
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This study looks at how children and teens with autism or ADHD understand social situations. It uses games and tasks to measure social thinking skills, which may help doctors better support these kids.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 16 years old
- You speak French as your first language
- You have a diagnosis of autism or ADHD (or symptoms of a neurodevelopmental disorder)
- You have not changed any psychiatric medications in the last 6 weeks
- Your IQ is above 70
- You do not have an active neurological condition like epilepsy
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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