ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): an innovative intervention for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618002046280
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Koa Whittingham

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-12-21
• Last Update Posted: 7 October 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

To be included in the study potential participants must meet the following inclusion criteria: (1) the infant must have one or more biological siblings or a biological parent diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder; (2) the mother must agree to assessment requirements; (3) the mother must have reliable internet access; and (4) the mother must have sufficient English to complete the assessments.

Exclusion Criteria

Infants with a known neurological or chromosomal disorder at the point of recruitment will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infant development and autism symptomatology will be measured using the Autism Observation Schedule in Infants (AOSI). [12 months of age (primary endpoint)];Parental mental health will be assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS)<br>[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months of age and 12 months]