A Pilot Telehealth Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children
Stanford University
Summary
This study will examine the potential effectiveness of a virtually delivered parent-mediated intervention for insistence on sameness behaviors in autism and investigate 1) whether caregivers can learn to deliver the adapted Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions (SPACE) intervention for IS via telehealth and 2) whether children will show greater improvement in IS behaviors.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6–11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 6:0 to 10:11 years at the time of consent * diagnosed with ASD (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing completed by psychologist) * IQ \> or = 75 (based on history, review of available medical records) * report three or more family accommodations for insistence on sameness based on screening measures * English-speaking parent and youth able to consistently participate in study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * children with significant hearing, language or motor impairment * unstable behavioral and pharmacological treatments (…
Interventions
- BehavioralSupportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) for insistence on sameness (IS)
This study will examine the potential effectiveness of a virtually delivered parent-mediated intervention for insistence on sameness behaviors in autism. This includes a 16 week protocol where caregivers meet weekly for one hour with a study therapist.
Location
- Stanford UniversityStanford, California