Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Multimodal Parent Mediated Intervention for School-Age children: The trial involves development of Intervention. This will be completed after need assessment. A written therapy format w
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For Children, 1. Children aged 6 to 10 years, all genders. 2. Clinically diagnosed ASD of mild to moderate severity (INDT ASD and ISAA) 3. Social Intelligence quotient (IQ/SIQ) greater than 80, on VSMS or CPM) 4. Availability of at least one parent 5. Speaks and comprehend English and Hindi 6. Parent s written consent and children s assent For Parents, 1. Education till 10th std. 2. Parents staying with their child for a minimum of three years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children having clinical/medical diagnosis and of comorbid psychiatric conditions apart from mild to moderate ADHD. For Parents, parents with medical conditions that significantly impair their ability to participate in the study activities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social CommunicationTimepoint: 4 time points. Pre Intervention, Mid Intervention, Post Intervention and 2 month follow up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parent s stress and coping style. Timepoint: Pre and Post Intervention;Autism severity.Timepoint: Three time points - Screening, Post and Follow up.;Perspective takingTimepoint: Pre Intervention, Mid Point, Post Intervention and Follow up;MetacognitionTimepoint: Pre Intervention, Mid Point, Post Intervention and Follow up;Adaptive BehaviourTimepoint: Pre Intervention, Mid Intervention, Post Intervention and Follow up. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnkita Dhiman
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
Outcome results
None listed