Will early intensive behavioral training improve executive function in young children with autism spectrum disorder?

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) in a group of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN70290917

Enrollment

Registered

2017-01-12

Start date

2017-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-04

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Interventions

Following provision of parental informed consent, all children undergo a clinical assessment featuring a structured diagnostic interview (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised), a diagnostic observati

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children diagnosed with an autism 2. Diagnosis from age 3 - 6 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. IQ below 49 2. Subjects born prematurely (< 36 weeks) 3. Taking medication for the disorder they are referred for at the time of inclusion

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Executive function is measured using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - preschool Version (BRIEF-P) at baseline, after 6 months and 12 months.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. IQ is measured using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fourth edition (WISC-IV) at baseline 2. Non-verbal IQ is measured using the Leiter International Performance Scale- Revised (Leiter-R) at baseline	—

Countries

Norway

Outcome results

None listed

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