Evaluating the Effect of Use of Technologies to Increase the Cognitive Abilities in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach for autism that is based on the principles of behavioral theory, learning, and positive reinforcement. Current research shows that early and intensive ABA intervention is effective in reducing dysfunctional behaviors and promoting learning and enactment of socially appropriate behaviors. In this context, new approaches that attempt to integrate advanced technologies can play a key role. This experimental protocol aims to test whether the use of advanced technologies, such as tablets, as part of an intervention for a group of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more effective than the traditional approach implemented in a control group of children with ASD. The experimental protocol is aimed at enhancing cognitive skills, increasing new skills and acquiring functional/adaptive behaviors.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Children with diagnosis of autism

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
RECRUITING
Messina
Contact Information
Primary
Flavia Marino
flavia.marino@irib.cnr.it
+393395798263
Backup
Maria Valeria Maiorana
mvaleriamaiorana@gmail.com
+393285856656
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: experimental group
15 children belonging to the experimental group will undergo the treatment carries out the procedure by means of stimuli presented with technologies supports
Other: control group
15 children belonging to the control group will undergo the treatment by performing the procedure with images printed on laminated A4 sheets.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica

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