Parent-led social skills training for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study teaches parents to run play-based activities at home that help children with autism improve social skills. Parents attend one training session and get monthly video check-ins, and the program runs for 6 months.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 10 years old.
- Child has an autism diagnosis (DSM-5).
- Child has an IQ of 70 or higher (tested by the study team).
- Child can speak enough to join in play activities.
- A parent or guardian lives with the child, can attend a 2.5-hour training session, and can do 30 minutes of daily activities for 6 months.
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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