Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
This project will evaluate the effects of a computerized attention training program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial with 4
Sponsors
Centro de Atenção Integrada à Saúde Mental (CAISM) da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Eligibility
Age
8 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; between 8 and 14 years old; both genders; patients from the reference unit for autism from Santa Casa of São Paulo; no severe behavioral problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe behavior problems that make data collection unfeasible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Academic performance: it is expected that the experimental group will show improvements in academic performance (reading, writing, math) after attention training, in contrast to the control group. School performance will be measured with the School Performance Test (TDE).;Attention: it is expected that the intervention group will show improvements in attention following training, in contrast to the control group. Attention will be measured with the Attention Cancelation Test (TAC) and SNAP-IV questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognition: it is expected the experimental group will show improvements in cognitive scores after the intervention, in comparison to the control group. Cognition will be measured with the Raven Colored Progressive Matrices test.;Behavior: it is expected the intervention group will show improved behavior after the intervention, in comparison to the control group. Behavior will be evaluated using the questionnaires: | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMayra Spaniol
Outcome results
None listed