Regulating Together in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Pilot Feasibility Study in Children and Adolescents With TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorder (TAND)
The purpose of this study is to use a program called Regulating Together (RT), a remote, non-pharmacologic intervention to treat symptoms of emotion dysregulation in children and adolescents with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorder (TAND).
• Children ages 8-17 years inclusive with a documented clinical and/or genetic diagnosis of TSC and exhibiting symptoms of behavioral dysregulation (identified on the TAND Checklist having temper tantrums, aggressive outbursts, self-injury, and/or impulsivity) are eligible for inclusion.
⁃ Additional inclusion/eligibility criteria include:
• Participants and their caregivers have access to a computer, phone, or tablet with video capability and stable internet connection. If lack of a device or internet service is the sole barrier to eligibility/participation, interested individuals will be connected to a TSC Clinic social worker to link them to existing government and charity programs specifically addressing this disparity in underserved communities and households in need (e.g., the Affordable Connectivity Program).
• Participants must also be willing to participate in treatment sessions and have minimal levels of functional verbal communication (child and their caregiver must be fluent in English
• Child must have a minimum IQ\>65 on the WASI-II at the screening/baseline visit).