Improving behavioral interventions for autistic children in schools
Iterative Redesign of a Multifaceted Implementation Strategy for a School-based Behavioral Skills Intervention
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11087597
This study is looking to improve how paraeducators help autistic kids in public schools by testing new ways to use a specific intervention, so they can better support the children’s behavior and learning.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11087597 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of behavioral skills interventions for autistic children in public schools. It aims to redesign existing strategies to better support paraeducators in using the RUBI intervention effectively. By applying a framework that involves discovering, designing, building, and testing new approaches, the project will evaluate the effectiveness of these redesigned strategies in real school settings. The study will involve 40 paraeducators working with 80 elementary-school children on the autism spectrum to assess improvements in child behavior and intervention fidelity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elementary-school-aged children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who are receiving support in public school settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in public school or who do not have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective behavioral interventions for autistic children, improving their social and academic outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing behavioral interventions in school settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LOCKE, JILL J — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: LOCKE, JILL J
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.
Conditions: adolescent with autism spectrum disorder, autism spectral disorder, autism spectrum disorder