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The effectiveness of joint attention training on autistic children

The effectiveness of joint attention training on neuropsychological abilities and mental flexibility of children with high-activity autism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230301057583N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-06-19
Start date
2021-12-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-06-26

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Conditions

Autism. Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group (experiment): This group was trained in joint attention through Wallen, Schreibman and Ingersoll's approach. These meetings were held 3 days a week. Each session was

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University, Behbahan branch
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 3 to 7 referring to the rehabilitation center for children in Abadan city. High-functioning self-esteem disorder with the diagnosis of self-esteem disorder by a psychiatrist. Having the diagnostic criteria of high-functioning impulsivity disorder according to the DSM-5 diagnostic guide. A score higher than 50 in the ASSQ questionnaire. Informed parents to participate in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having an obvious psychiatric disorder such as psychosis that prevents participation in treatment. Suffering from severe physical illness. Having a mental disability disorder.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neuropsychological abilities. Timepoint: One week before the intervention. One day after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Connors neuropsychological questionnaire (2004).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mental flexibility. Timepoint: One week before the start of the intervention. One day after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin card classification test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Bakhshi Sooreshjani

Islamic Azad University, Behbahan branch

bakhshi.la@gmail.com0652870105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026