Relationship Training for Children With Autism and Their Peers
- Conditions
- Autistic DisorderAutism
- Registration Number
- NCT00095420
- Lead Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Brief Summary
This study will determine whether peer interaction training interventions are effective in enhancing the social relationships of children with autism.
- Detailed Description
Children with autism often have poor relationships with other children during their childhood and through their adult lives. A number of peer-related intervention models have been developed, but these models have not been thoroughly reviewed or implemented within the school setting. This study will examine the social inclusion of children with autism, following different peer-related interventions training children with autism and their peers.
Children will be randomly assigned to one of four interventions that comprise all autistic children, all nonautistic children, or a mixed group of both. The first intervention focuses on improving the social skills of autistic children. The second intervention involves educating the peers of autistic children to increase their acceptance of their autistic peers. The third intervention is a combination of the first two interventions. Children assigned to the fourth intervention will receive the usual training offered in their local school districts. Training for each group will be conducted twice a week for 6 weeks.
Characteristics of the autistic child will be assessed through an interview that evaluates intelligence quotient (IQ), language skills, and social interaction. Teachers will be asked to complete a questionnaire describing the autistic child and his or her interaction with peers. The autistic children will complete a friendship survey, clinical global impressions scales, and a battery of neuropsychiatric tests. All assessments will be conducted at study start and again at study completion.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Not provided
- Mental age-equivalent less than 4 years
- Conditions other than autism, or sensory or motor impairments
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Social network involvement of autistic children Measured before and after treatment and at 3-month follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of California, Los Angeles
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States
University of California, Los Angeles🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States