Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) indicates a developmental disorder distinguished by challenges in engaging with others and communicating, frequently causing difficulties social connection. Early interventions focusing on foundational social skills, such as eye contact and greetings, are crucial for fostering social adaptation and enhancing the quality of life. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Stories, e-books, preschool children, randomized controlled trial
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group received training with eBook Social Stories, with parents reading two stories per week for 6 weeks. The intervention group were instructed to record brief video segments (approx
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment
ASD pre-schooled children received training with E-Book Social Stories,ASD pre-schooled children with standardized social skills training
Sponsors
Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (QSNICH)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. participants must have an intelligence or developmental scores exceeding 70, as evaluated by the Gesell Drawing Test or the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, fourth edition (21) (TONI-IV), alongside the capacity to engage in basic communication.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. parental proficiency in languages other than Thai 2. presence of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, or sensory disabilities in the children.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Positive Social Skills of ASD pre-schooled children at baseline, 2 weeks and 6 weeks after receiving the final intervention Social Skills Rating Form adapted from the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (Thai - ATEC) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caregiver's satisfaction at 6 weeks after receiving the final follow up Likert-scale ratings | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAdidsuda Fuengfoo
Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
Outcome results
None listed