educating parents of children with ASD

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).; Pervasive developmental disorders

• Registration Number: IRCT20180716040486N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 27 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

Based on the diagnostic criteria of DSMV, the child has ASD.
The child has the intention to communicate but uses unconventional means of communication (for example, directing the parent towards the requested object by pulling his hand or clothes or using his hand as a tool) to communicate.
The child does not use conventional non-verbal communication tools (gesture, eye contact, or non-verbal vocalizations) or speech to communicate.
Given play level, the child is in the stage of exploratory play and is not able to perform functional play.
Children of both intervention groups should not use face-to-face speech therapy services before entering the study.
The child should benefit from normal vision, hearing and movement status.
The parent has no previous experience of receiving Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
The parent has access to one of the smart communication devices (smartphones or tablets).
One of the messaging software with video call capability (preferably WhatsApp) must be installed on the parent's smart communication device.
The parent has access to one of the necessary electronic equipment for DVD playback (personal computer, laptop or DVD player) or suitable electronic tools for displaying video files in flash memory (TV or digital flash receiver).
The parent has access to ADSL internet with a bandwidth of 8 megabytes and above or preferably fourth generation mobile internet (4G).
The parent does not suffer from psychiatric disorders such as major depression.

Exclusion Criteria

Children's use of face-to-face speech therapy services after entering the study
Parents' unwillingness to continue the treatment program through telepractice.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified