Autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, other health impairment (IEP eligibility), specific learning disability (IEP eligibility criteria, dyslexia, emotional disturbance, anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Schools 1 & 2 were randomly assigned to the experimental and waitlist-control groups via hat draw. School 1 (n = 6) kindergarten and second-grade classrooms as well as School 2 (n = 13) third, fourth,
Sponsors
Elizabethtown College
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 5 to 14 years 2. Having English fluency in spoken language 3. Having one of the following diagnoses or IEP/504 eligibility criteria ASD, ADHD, OHI, specific learning disability, dyslexia, emotional disturbance, anxiety diagnosis, or multiple disabilities or other health impairment due to at least one of the above (verified via educational records)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students whose first language was not English 2. Those who missed two or more sessions 3. Those who missed substantial portions of two or more sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive function measured using Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning-2nd edition (BRIEF-2) teacher report at baseline and 1-week post-intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Prosocial behavior measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire prosocial behavior subscale at baseline and 1-week post-intervention 2. Behavioral aspects of self-regulation measured using the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulder Task at baseline and post-1 week (children in grades kindergarten to third grade only) | — |
Countries
United States of America
Contacts
Public ContactHelen Russell
Outcome results
None listed