Clinical Trial of a Comprehensive Treatment for High-Functioning Children with ASD
Abstract
The purpose of this RCT is to test the efficacy of an outpatient psychosocial treatment (MAXout) on the ASD symptoms and social-communicative functioning of 7-12 year olds with HFASD. The treatment targets social/social-communication skills, nonliteral language skills, emotion-decoding skills, and interest expansion. Treatment is delivered over 18 weeks (two 90 min.sessions/wk.) with each treatment group consisting of 4 children with HFASD and 2 staff clinicians. Efficacy is assessed immediately following the 18-week treatment and 4-6 weeks post-treatment. Following year 4, significant progress has been made in regard to Major Task 1 (RCT) objectives which included completion of the following: (1) closure of IRB protocol and completion of the regulatory review; (2) implementation of the treatment for sampling wave 6; (3) completion of pretest, posttest, and follow-up measures for sampling wave 6; (4) recruitment and training of staff clinicians and research assistants for waitlist controls (sampling wave 6); and (5) implementation of the treatment for waitlist controls (sampling wave 6). Progress has also been made for Major Task 2 (Data Analysis); however the time consuming nature of the coding of the videotaped social interactions hindered completion of the 3 subtasks: subtask 1 data compilation/quality check; subtask 2 data analyses; and subtask 3 dissemination; all are underway and ongoing. These will be completed during the approved Extension without Funds period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1094201
Entities
People
- Christopher Lopata
Organizations
- Canisius University