Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Autism Social Skills Study for High School Juniors and Seniors
Why are we doing this research?
Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study, sometimes known as a clinical trial or clinical study, to learn more about the social skills (e.g., having conversations, building friendships, handling conflict) in teens with autism. Involves a 15-week intervention to build age-appropriate social skills.
Who can participate?
Teens in their last 2 years of high school who:
- Have a diagnosis of ASD
- Are enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
- Have an IQ>70
The teen’s caregiver may also participate.
Conditions
- Autism
- Developmental Delays
What will happen in the study?
This study includes 1 visit to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital lasting approximately 2 hours. There will also be 3 telehealth outcome visits and 15 telehealth group sessions. These are the things that your child will complete while in the study:
Your child will:
- Complete assessments
- Answer questionnaires
- Attend virtual sessions for group content
- Complete a phone diary at 3 time points
You, as the parent or guardian will:
- Complete interviews with staff
- Answer questionnaires about your child
- Attend virtual sessions for group content
You and your child will be given a consent form that thoroughly explains the details of the study. A member of the study staff will review the consent form with you and will be sure that your questions are answered.
What are the good things that can happen from this research?
Your child may not have a direct benefit from participating in this study. However, we hope to learn information from the study that may help us create more effective ways to prepare teens entering adulthood in the future.
What are the bad things that can happen from this research?
It is not expected that you or your teen will be exposed to any risk by participating in this research study.
A detailed list of possible side effects will be provided to those participants, parents or guardians interested in knowing more about this study.
Will you/your child be paid to be in this research study?
Participants will receive up to $440 for time and effort.
Contact
Carrie Fasslercarrie.fassler@cchmc.org
513-803-3580
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Study Doctor
Amie Duncan
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026
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