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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