Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Conditions
Interventions
Protocolized Virtual Reality social cognition training
Sponsors
ErasmusMC
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, determined by a structured observation (ADOS in the previous three years) or a confirmed ASD diagnosis by a clinician 2. Age 18 – 65 3. Indication of impaired social cognition by the treating therapist,
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. An estimated IQ below 70 2. Substance dependence 3. Insufficient proficiency of the Dutch language 4. Presence of a relevant psychiatric or neurological disorder such as dementia, epilepsy or organic brain damage
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We will test the VR Social Cognition Training (SCT)for people with ASD in a feasibility study. We will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore the efficacy of VR SCT, and based on the results, improve the intervention protocol using input from clinical providers (experts by training) and participants (experts by experience). In a pilot-study we explore a Virtual Reality based intervention, to enhance social cognition of adults diagnosed with autism. Primary outcomes of this study are: - Feasibility and Acceptance of the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To explore suitable outcome measures and the effects of VR SCT on social cognitive, social anxiety, social behavioural, neurocognitive outcome measures and social functioning in people with autism spectrum disorder. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactBjörn Jaime van Pelt
ErasmusMC - Sophia, Department of Child & Adolescents Psychiatry/Psychology
Outcome results
None listed