Group therapy for autism, intellectual disability, and emotional struggles
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a group therapy program for children ages 8–12 who have autism and intellectual disability and struggle with managing their emotions. The therapy meets twice weekly and includes both the child and their caregiver, with the goal of helping them learn better ways to handle big feelings.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 8 and 12 years old
- Child has a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Child has a confirmed diagnosis of intellectual disability
- Child can speak English fluently and use phrases or longer sentences
- Child has clinically significant emotion dysregulation (struggles with managing emotions)
- Family can attend twice-weekly 90-minute sessions and keep medications stable
- No recent serious physical aggression toward peers that caused injury
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