Early Intervention in Remote Autism (IPAAD) (IPAAD)
Early Intervention in Remote Autism

About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Early Intervention in Remote Autism focused on measuring Autism, ASD, ESDM, MOOC
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of ASD based on the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria;
- Diagnosis of ASD on the Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnosis Interview (ADIR) for toddlers (we will include children above or equal to 13, which is the research cut-off);
- Aged between 15 and 36 months;
- DQ of 30 or above at the MSEL
- Sign informed consent form by both parents
Exclusion Criteria:
- A neurodevelopmental disorder with known etiology (e.g. fragile X syndrome, Rett syndrom)
- Significant sensory or motor impairment
- Major physical problems such as a chronic serious health condition
- History of a serious head injury and/or neurologic disease
- Seizures at time of entry
- Use of psychoactive medications (7 ) Families unavailable for the intervention and the followup over a period of 12 months
(8) Impossibility for family to have access to the MOOC
Sites / Locations
- CH Réné-Dubos
- CHU Le Havre
- CH Limoges
- CHU Nantes
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
ESDM 15h
ESDM 8h + MOOC
This arm receives 15 hours per week of ESDM intervention from ESDM therapists. The parents benefit from a 20 hour parent training program delivered in the participating center.
This arm receives 8 hours per week of ESDM intervention from ESDM therapists in addition to whatever community service the parents choose. The parents benefit from a training program remotely delivered via a MOOC platform as well as parental supervision of sessions delivered at home 1 hour per week for the duration of the study.