Parent-implemented Social Communication Treatment in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism, Social Communication, Speech Therapy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism focused on measuring Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parent-implemented Intervention, Social Communication
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or was evaluated to have elevated likelihood ("at-risk" or "suspected") by a Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Pediatrician who recommended continuous surveillance. Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) score greater than or equal to 15. Exclusion Criteria: Mullen Scale of Early Learning non-verbal age at or less than 12 months Parent who has severe psychological or neurological conditions prohibiting them from conducting the treatment program at home (restricted to only the parent in the program) Children with any other severe developmental problems beyond autism spectrum disorder
Sites / Locations
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong KongRecruiting
- The Chinese University of Hong KongRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group-based Parent-implemented Social Communication Training
Self-learning-based Parent-implemented Social Communication Training