RECRUITING

Modular Approach for Autism Programs in Schools

Study Overview

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Description

The number of students aged 6-21 years with an educational classification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States grew by about 19 times over a 19-year period-from 29,076 in 1995-6 to 545,198 in 2014-2015 (IDEA Data Center, 2018). Meeting the needs of this growing population of students is a significant concern for schools (Bowen, 2014). Investigators have described as many as 27 efficacious intervention strategies for teaching new skills to children with ASD (Wong et al., 2015). However, these strategies are only rarely implemented in schools. In a survey of 185 teachers across the state of Georgia working with at least one student with ASD, fewer than 5% reported using an evidence-based intervention (Hess, Morrier, Heflin, \& Ivey, 2008). To address gaps in current practice for students with ASD, there is a need for (1) a process for selecting and implementing interventions that can address the multi-faceted needs of students with ASD and (2) a service-delivery system that is feasible, flexible, durable, effective, and sustainable in schools. The investigators hypothesize that The Modular Approach for Autism Programs in Schools (MAAPS), an individualized, comprehensive modular intervention system, will address this gap. MAAPS integrates evidence-based strategies to address core and associated features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to enhance the success of elementary students with ASD in schools. The primary aim is to evaluate whether, compared to services as usual, MAAPS improves teacher outcomes and subsequent student educational outcomes.

Official Title

Modular Approach for Autism Programs in Schools

Quick Facts

Study Start:2020-11-04
Study Completion:2024-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT04533607

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:5 Years to 12 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Educational classification of autism spectrum disorder
  2. * Attending a public elementary school (K-6th grade)
  3. * Attending school in person at least one day per week
  4. * No planned changes in school placement or core team members in upcoming school year
  5. * Parents/guardians able to participate in study-related activities (e.g., informed consent process and completion of study measures)
  6. * Child's teacher consents to participate
  1. * Profound vision or hearing loss
  2. * Motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy
  3. * Genetic disorder known to be associated with ASD such as Fragile X, Down Syndrome, tuberous sclerosis

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kaitlin M Gould, PhD, BCBA-D
CONTACT
781-815-2748
kgould1@mayinstitute.org

Principal Investigator

Cynthia Anderson, PhD, BCBA-D-D
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
May Institute

Study Locations (Sites)

University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33612
United States
Kaitlin M Gould
Randolph, Massachusetts, 02368
United States
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: May Institute

  • Cynthia Anderson, PhD, BCBA-D-D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, May Institute

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2020-11-04
Study Completion Date2024-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2020-11-04
Study Completion Date2024-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • autism
  • ASD

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder