Early Socioemotional Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Hong Kong and Mainland China
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
- Enrollment
- 1000
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to develop a culturally-sensitive parent-training intervention to enhance socioemotional functioning of young children (aged 3-6) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mainland China. The investigators will conduct randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of this program in a pilot study and then a large-scale community-based study in Shenzhen, China, to examine the generalizability of the treatment outcomes of this intervention for Chinese children with ASD.
Investigators
Professor Terry Kit-fong Au
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Staffing and Resources)
The University of Hong Kong
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children aged 3-6
- •Living in Shenzhen, Mainland China
- •Diagnosed with ASD or suspected of having ASD
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Time Frame: pre-intervention and 4-month post-intervention
ADOS-2 is a diagnostic measure used in this study to assess the change in children's ASD symptoms
Change in Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS system)
Time Frame: pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention
The DPICS system is used in this study to measure the change in the quality of parent-child interaction through observations of dyads during free and structured play in the clinical setting and 5-minute parents' description of their children. The code categories include the number of command, praise, joint attention and verbal responsiveness, words used by parents and the intonation in their language.
Change in the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
Time Frame: pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention
AQ is a parent-report measure used in this study to measure change in children's ASD symptoms
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition Short Form (PSI-4-SF)(pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention)
- Change in Classroom Observation Scale (COS)(pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention)
- Change in Self-Efficacy in Nurturing Role Questionnaire(pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention)
- Change in Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2)(pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 4-month post-intervention)