Meeting the Needs of Young Hispanic Autistic Children: Developing a Culturally and Linguistically Sensitive Intervention to Alleviate Core Social Challenges
The University of Texas at Dallas
Summary
Purpose of the Study: The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a technique called the "mutual gaze procedure" used in a Culturally and Linguistically Responsive adaptation of Pathways Early Intervention (CLR-Pathways) is the key to improving social communication, language, and everyday skills in young (18-42 months) Hispanic autistic children experiencing low income. What Will Happen: Researchers will compare two versions of CLR-Pathways. * Version 1: Includes mutual gaze strategies. * Version 2: Does not include mutual gaze strategies. What to Expect: Participants will: * Attend 16 sessions (or 18 weeks if there are cancellations) of Pathways Intervention, each lasting 1.5 hours. * Come to the clinic for a developmental check-up three times: before starting Pathways, right after completing Pathways, and three months after finishing Pathways.
Description
Study Description: * Participants: 200 Hispanic autistic children experiencing low income and their caregivers will be randomly assigned to one of two groups in parallel: 1. Group 1: CLR-Pathways Intervention with mutual gaze strategies. 2. Group 2: CLR-Pathways Intervention without mutual gaze strategies. * Intervention Sessions: Participants will attend 16 sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, over approximately 18 weeks (allowing for possible cancellations) of parent-mediated intervention in their homes or another convenient location. Assessments: To track progress and evaluate long-term…