A Center Based Early Intervention Program For Preschoolers With Developmental Disorders

Stanford University75 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week early intervention program that will include 12 weekly hours in an intensive center-based preschool environment or in the home to treat social communication deficits in children with developmental disorders. The study will include children with developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurogenetic disorders, or intellectual disability.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Development Disorder, Child Developmental Disability Development Delay Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 2 YearsMax age: 5 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Developmental Disorder, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurogenetic disorder, or intellectual disability, based on clinical interview; * Boys and girls between 2.0 years and 5.11 years at time of enrollment; * Ability to participate in the testing procedures to the extent that valid standard scores can be obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or lifetime diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, etc.); * Lack of availability during program hours.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change From Baseline in Parent Rated Social Responsiveness Scale, 2nd Edition (SRS-2) T-Score After Treatment.

Social Responsiveness Scale, 2nd Edition (SRS) scores measure social abilities with lower scores meaning better social abilities. (T-Score Range: 37- above 90 )