Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children

Description

This study will examine the potential effectiveness of a virtually delivered parent-mediated intervention for insistence on sameness behaviors in autism and investigate 1) whether caregivers can learn to deliver the adapted Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions (SPACE) intervention for IS via telehealth and 2) whether children will show greater improvement in IS behaviors.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism

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Study overview

This study will examine the potential effectiveness of a virtually delivered parent-mediated intervention for insistence on sameness behaviors in autism and investigate 1) whether caregivers can learn to deliver the adapted Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood emotions (SPACE) intervention for IS via telehealth and 2) whether children will show greater improvement in IS behaviors.

A Pilot Telehealth Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children

Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children

Condition
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Stanford

Jennifer Phillips, Stanford, California, United States, 94305

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 6:0 to 10:11 years at the time of consent
  • * diagnosed with ASD (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing completed by psychologist)
  • * IQ \> or = 75 (based on history, review of available medical records)
  • * report three or more family accommodations for insistence on sameness based on screening measures
  • * English-speaking parent and youth able to consistently participate in study procedures
  • * children with significant hearing, language or motor impairment
  • * unstable behavioral and pharmacological treatments (e.g., anxiety medication) to treat anxiety or IS behaviors prior to two months to the start of the study and no anticipated changes in treatments during the course of the trial
  • * caregivers who have participated in formal SPACE training
  • * concurrent psychosocial treatment for anxiety or Insistence on Sameness
  • * children who have a history of prominent school refusal, self-harm, or suicidal ideation

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 11 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Stanford University,

Jennifer Phillips, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford University

Study Record Dates

2027-10-01