Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Pivotal Response Treatment Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stanford University
Summary
This is a research study that will assess the effects of a Pivotal Response Treatment Online Training Course (PRT-O) for training parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study will specifically investigate whether participants can learn to deliver PRT effectively following participation in the Online training.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 2–5 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 2:0 to 5:11 years at the time of consent, * diagnosed with ASD (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing, e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) or suspicion of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, and confirmed with Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), * with significant adaptive communication deficits (i.e., either a Vineland-3 Communication subscale 2 Standard Deviations below average for 2 and 3 year olds and 3 Standard Deviations below for 4 and 5 year olds or a Vineland-3 Expressive V-scale Score 2 Standard De…
Interventions
- BehavioralPivotal Response Treatment Online (PRT-O) Course
Pivotal Response Treatment - Parent Training
Location
- Stanford UniversityStanford, California