Evaluating the effectiveness of traditional social skills training and artificial intelligence–based interventions on social skills and emotional intelligence in individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Investigating the Impact of Social Skills Training and Artificial Intelligence Applications on Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250523065853N4

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-21

Start date

2026-11-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors.. Childhood autism

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: This group will receive traditional social skills training, which includes role-playing, video modeling, and peer feedback. The training follows evidence-based pr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of ASD based on DSM-5 criteria Age 6 to 40 years Ability to participate in training sessions (clinician-confirmed) Informed consent obtained from participants or legal guardians

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe intellectual disability or psychiatric comorbidity Current enrollment in another behavioral intervention program Inability to attend regular training sessions over the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Total social skills score as measured by the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters standardized questionnaire, validated Persian version, completed by caregiver or teacher report.;Total emotional intelligence score as measured by the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory standardized questionnaire, validated Persian version, completed by participant or parent proxy report.	—

Measure

Time frame

Total social skills score as measured by the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters standardized questionnaire, validated Persian version, completed by caregiver or teacher report.;Total emotional intelligence score as measured by the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory standardized questionnaire, validated Persian version, completed by participant or parent proxy report.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Appropriate social skills subscale score of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson questionnaire completed by caregiver or teacher report (Persian version).;Inappropriate assertiveness and impulsivity subscale score of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson questionnaire completed by caregiver or teacher report (Persian version).;Interpersonal subscale score of the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (emotional intelligence interpersonal component). Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory completed by participant or parent-proxy (Persian version).;Adaptive functioning total score measured by the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) caregiver interview. Timepoint: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention (and optional at 3-month follow-up). Method of measurement: Caregiver interview using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (standardized instrument).;Anxiety symptom score measured by age-appropriate standardized questionnaires (Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale for children; Beck Anxiety Inventory for adults). Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after intervention, and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Self-report or parent-proxy standardized anxiety questionnaire, completed in Persian.;Treatment adherence: percentage of scheduled sessions attended by each participant (attendance rate). Timepoint: Measured continuously during the 8-week interventio	—

Measure

Time frame

Appropriate social skills subscale score of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson questionnaire completed by caregiver or teacher report (Persian version).;Inappropriate assertiveness and impulsivity subscale score of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters questionnaire. Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Matson questionnaire completed by caregiver or teacher report (Persian version).;Interpersonal subscale score of the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (emotional intelligence interpersonal component). Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, one month after intervention, and three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment using the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory completed by participant or parent-proxy (Persian version).;Adaptive functioning total score measured by the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) caregiver interview. Timepoint: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention (and optional at 3-month follow-up). Method of measurement: Caregiver interview using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (standardized instrument).;Anxiety symptom score measured by age-appropriate standardized questionnaires (Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale for children; Beck Anxiety Inventory for adults). Timepoint: Baseline, immediately after intervention, and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Self-report or parent-proxy standardized anxiety questionnaire, completed in Persian.;Treatment adherence: percentage of scheduled sessions attended by each participant (attendance rate). Timepoint: Measured continuously during the 8-week interventio

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Mehdi Amiri

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

darya2674@gmail.com+98 916 604 6877

Outcome results

None listed

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