Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Parent-Implemented Interventions for Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
Florida State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Autistic Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-20 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of two parent-based programs for helping young children at risk of autism.
Detailed Description
Autism is a problem with normal social development and is characterized by impairments in three categories: social skills, language, and behavior. Symptoms include disinterest or inability to have nor...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Presence of autism risk factors and a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder based on a diagnostic evaluation conducted by the project team
- Families agree to twice monthly play group sessions for 9 months and two to three intervention sessions per week for 9 months, usually to be scheduled within workday hours
- Families agree to monthly evaluations, videotaping of intervention sessions, and weekly or monthly video checks during the 18 months of treatment
Exclusion
- Child does not have normal hearing or adequate motor control to make simple actions, such as giving and reaching gestures
- Primary language of family is not English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00760812
Start Date
April 1 2007
End Date
January 1 2014
Last Update
July 27 2022
Active Locations (2)
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32306
2
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109