Adaptation of the NEAR Cognitive Remediation Method to Child and Adult Autism by Including Social Scenarios and Skills (NEAR-TSA)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive remediation, Children, Adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - (DSM5) Attending one of the outpatient units participating in the research Diagnosis confirmed by the ADI (Autism Diagnostic Interview) with at least one parent present; or by the ADOS (Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule) Score of at least 7 on the WISC5 (children) or WAIS4 (adults) comprehension subtest Patient whose neuropsychological evaluation shows neurocognitive impairment as assessed by the neuropsychologist Level of comprehension and communication allowing to understand the instructions of the exercises presented on the screen. For children, persons who can attend a non-specialized school If the patient is being treated with a psychotropic drug: stability of treatment for more than one month. Exclusion Criteria: Previously known diagnosis of intellectual disability Misunderstanding of questions or instructions given during the diagnostic interview Proven neurological pathology Persons treated with electroconvulsive therapy within the last 6 months Uncorrected sensory perception disorder Patient participating in another research study with an exclusion period still in progress at inclusion Treatment with daytime anxiolytics, and treatment with anticholinergic correctors Pregnant or breastfeeding woman Participants who have had cognitive remediation in the last two years Specific exclusion criteria for the "adult" group: - heterogeneous levels of development highlighted in the diagnostic workup including an examination of cognitive functions Specific exclusion criteria for the "children" group: - out-of-school children
Sites / Locations
- GHU Paris Saint-AnneRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
NEAR TSA
Neuropsychological and Educational Approach of Cognitive Remediation, adapted for autism (NEAR-TSA)