Improving Academic and Social Functioning in Middle-Schoolers With Autism (NCT06705907)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to test how well two group interventions work for middle-school children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the interventions focuses on teaching parents and adolescent skills to help improve their social functioning and the other focuses on teaching parents and adolescents skills to improve organization, planning, and study skills. Eligible participants will be randomly (like a coin flip) assigned to attend one of the two interventions.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio
Age range: 10 Years to 15 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Achieving Independence and Mastery in School (AIMS) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Building Essential Social Skills for Teens (BESST) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (513) 803-3176
Email: leanne.tamm@cchmc.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.