A Center Based Early Intervention Program for Preschoolers with Developmental Disorders

Description

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week early intervention program that will include 12 weekly hours in an intensive center-based preschool environment or in the home to treat social communication deficits in children with developmental disorders. The study will include children with developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurogenetic disorders, or intellectual disability.

Conditions

Development Disorder, Child, Developmental Disability, Development Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week early intervention program that will include 12 weekly hours in an intensive center-based preschool environment or in the home to treat social communication deficits in children with developmental disorders. The study will include children with developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurogenetic disorders, or intellectual disability.

A Center Based Early Intervention Program for Preschoolers with Developmental Disorders

A Center Based Early Intervention Program for Preschoolers with Developmental Disorders

Condition
Development Disorder, Child
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Stanford

Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States, 94305

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of Developmental Disorder, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurogenetic disorder, or intellectual disability, based on clinical interview;
  • * Boys and girls between 2.0 years and 5.11 years at time of enrollment;
  • * Ability to participate in the testing procedures to the extent that valid standard scores can be obtained.
  • * Current or lifetime diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, etc.);
  • * Lack of availability during program hours.

Ages Eligible for Study

2 Years to 5 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Stanford University,

Antonio Hardan, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford University

Study Record Dates

2034-12-30