Educator training to improve social engagement during recess for autistic students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests an educator-level implementation strategy, coaching, to enhance paraeducators' use of the Remaking Recess intervention, which aims to improve social skills among autistic students and their non-autistic peers. The study will take place across three sites, focusing on elementary-aged students in K-5th grade who are autistic or have neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal is to maximize the fidelity and sustainability of the intervention by involving school-based teams alongside paraeducators. By fostering better social interactions during recess, the study seeks to create a more inclusive environment for all students.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Students: Elementary aged students in K-5th grade who are autistic or have a neurodevelopmental disorder (Age 5-12)
* Educators: Paraeducators, teachers, or other school personnel that work with K-5th grade students in a public school in the United States (Age 18+)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Students or educators that have previously participated in Remaking Recess studies will not be eligible to enroll in this study.

Where it's running

• University of Washington
  Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting
• University of California Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Not yet recruiting
• University of Oregon
  Eugene, Oregon, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Freda Liu, PhD — University of Washington
• Study coordinator: Kemmerly Chipongian
• Email: chipokem@uw.edu
• Phone: 206-543-3750

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.