Executive function support for preschoolers with special education needs
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help 4-5 year olds in special education improve skills like paying attention, following directions, and controlling impulses. It may help children who struggle with these executive function skills in the classroom.
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Who can take part
- Child is 4 or 5 years old
- Enrolled in a participating public preschool and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Classroom includes children who can speak, and the child can speak in short sentences and answer simple questions about earlier events
- School staff identified the child as having challenges with executive function (like staying focused or controlling actions)
- Child has normal or corrected hearing and vision
- Parent or guardian can read and speak English or Spanish well enough to fill out forms
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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