A randomised-controlled trial of a parent-mediated intervention for managing uncertainty in young children diagnosed on the autism spectrum

Telethon Kids Institute0 sites64 target enrollmentMarch 17, 2021

Overview

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

March 17, 2021

End Date

August 16, 2023

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

•(a)Parents/caregivers of a child aged between 4 and 7 years of age;
•(b)Parents/caregivers of a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (confirmed with diagnostic documentation);
•(c)Parents/caregivers of a child who experiences some anxiety or distress in unfamiliar situations or environments, or routines;
•(d)Parents/caregivers who speak and read sufficient English to: (i) understand the requirements of the study to provide informed consent and complete questionnaires, and (ii) participate fully in the therapy sessions.

•(a)The child has a diagnosed complex co\-occurring medical or health condition that may preclude full participation in home activities or in implementation of behavioural strategies;
•(b)The child has profound intellectual disability that requires significant functional supports;
•(c)The family does not intend to remain living in the Perth area for the following 8 months;
•(d)Any active court proceedings or special care arrangements (e.g., children in care of the state or situations where there is not a consistent, long\-term caregiver) that may impact on participation in the study.
•(e)The parent has a serious mental health or other condition that, at the time of the intervention, causes significant distress and or impairment/ impact on parenting and family life, and which would make it difficult for them to access the intervention or to implement the intervention