The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program

Description

The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.

Conditions

Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder

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Study overview

The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.

The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program on Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Autism

The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program

Condition
Autism
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Confirmed diagnosis (with proof of evidence) of autism;
  • * Aged between 11 and 18 years (younger children may lack the inductive reasoning skills to learn magic tricks);
  • * Have functional hand dexterity to do magic tricks
  • * Intact cognition as indicated by a score above the corresponding cut-off point of the child's age on the Mini-Mental Examination for Children; and
  • * Access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing.
  • * Severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning;
  • * Previous participation in organized magic learning program or camp;
  • * Current or planned participation in psychological therapy or a clinical trial during the study period that could affect the outcomes of the study.

Ages Eligible for Study

11 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Hon Yuen, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2025-02-01