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Peer Interventions for Preschoolers With Autism

RecruitingNAAges 3 Years - 6 YearsAllUniversity of Kansas
NCT05799599 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This proposal will evaluate a series of peer-mediated interventions (PMIs) for preschool children (3 to 6 years) with ASD and limited or no spoken language, using an innovative Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design. Available evidence supports the beneficial effects of PMIs for improving social communication in children with ASD. Peer-related social competence is vital to a wide range of child outcomes, such as improved communication and fewer behavioral problems. Unfortunately, approximately 30% of children with ASD remain minimally-verbal in kindergarten, restricting participation in inclusive activities. Recent studies report improved communication after a speech-generating device (SGD) is included in treatment. Effective interventions that can be modified is necessary to ensure optimal communication outcomes when children do not make anticipated progress. A s

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * ASD diagnosis * limited or no spoken language defined by less than 20 functional, spontaneous words * currently using or a candidate for a speech-generating device * access to peers without disabilities * English as the primary language spoken at home Exclusion Criteria: * co-morbid or major medical conditions other than ASD, based on caregiver and teacher report * significant physical, sensory, or motor impairments that would prevent playing with another child * uncorrected visual or hearing impairments that would cause difficulty following peer instructions * a lack of symbol discrimination skills
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What it tests

  • Stay-Play-Talk Basic
  • Stay-Play-Talk Plus
  • Stay-Play-Talk Advanced
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Where

2 sites
Juniper Gardens Children's Project
Kansas City, United States
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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