A platform to help parents assist in behavioral therapy for children with autism
Goalspace: A Platform for Parent-Assisted Behavioral Interventions
This study is testing a new tool called Goalspace that helps parents get more involved in their child's ABA therapy for autism by making it easier to track progress and practice skills at home with support from experts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Experiad, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917249 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a platform called Goalspace that enhances parent involvement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. By providing parents with tools and guidance from Behavior Analysts, the platform aims to facilitate effective data collection and skill practice outside of therapy sessions. The approach addresses the challenges parents face in adhering to treatment protocols and aims to improve the fidelity of parent-assisted ABA. The platform is designed to be user-friendly for non-professionals, ensuring that parents can engage meaningfully in their child's therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, including Autistic Disorder) and their parents or caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of autism or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the effectiveness of autism treatment by increasing parental engagement in behavioral interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent-assisted ABA can be effective, but this specific platform approach is novel and aims to enhance existing methods.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- Experiad, LLC — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jakobovits, Rex M — Experiad, LLC
- Study coordinator: Jakobovits, Rex M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.