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Use of a Visual Pedagogy and Structure With Children With Autism for Routine Physical Exams

NCT03232775 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 18

Last updated 2017-07-28

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Summary

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have unique social-communication and behavior impairments that complicate their medical management. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using a picture schedule paired with a reinforcement system during the medical exam. Two groups (treatment and control) of children (ages 5 - 10 yrs) diagnosed with ASD and below average adaptive communication impairment were asked to participate. Following participation in an overview of autism diagnostic symptoms training, two teams (comprised of one chief medical resident and one nurse), blind to the study aim, conducted the study exams.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Treatment: Physical Exam with Visual Pedagogy and Structure

Routine physical examination participants receive visual pedagogy and reinforcement (preferred food treat).

OTHER

Control: Physical Exam without Visual Pedagogy and Structure

Participants engage in routine physical examination without visual pedagogy and reinforcement (preferred food treat).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Colorado, Denver

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Robin Gabriels, PsyD · University of Colorado, Denver

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-09-30
Primary Completion
2011-08-31
Completion
2011-08-31

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