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First received: February 23, 2023

Clinical Trial: Peer Interventions for Preschoolers With Autism

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Examining Adaptive Peer-mediated Interventions for Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Limited or no Spoken Language: A Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

Brief Summary: This proposal will evaluate a series of peer-mediated interventions (PMIs) for preschool children (3 to 6 years) with ASD and limited or no spoken language, using an innovative Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design.Available evidence supports the beneficial effects of PMIs for improving social communication in children with ASD.Peer-related social competence is vital to a wide range of child outcomes, such as improved communication and fewer behavioral problems.Unfortunately, approximately…

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