Intervention to enhance family-school partnerships for preschool children with autism
Community-viable Family-school Partnership Intervention for Children With Social-communication Deficits in Early Childhood Education
This study is trying a new way for teachers and parents to work together to help preschool kids with autism do better in school and improve their social skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of North Texas, Denton, TX Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denton, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06506097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on creating and maintaining effective partnerships between teachers and parents to support preschool children at risk for behavioral and developmental challenges, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. The Family-School Partnership Intervention (FSPI) is delivered by existing preschool staff and integrates evidence-based practices from both education and clinical interventions. The study aims to promote optimal classroom participation and learning outcomes by addressing social-communication delays in children. It is an uncontrolled feasibility trial assessing the effectiveness of this approach in real-world preschool settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are preschool children nominated by their teachers as having elevated levels of social-communication challenges.
Not a fit: Children who are not currently attending a participating preschool or who do not exhibit social-communication challenges may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve educational outcomes and social skills for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar interventions focusing on family-school partnerships have shown promise in enhancing educational outcomes for children with developmental challenges.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * currently attending classroom of participating preschool teacher. * nominated by teacher as child with elevated levels of social-communication challenges Exclusion Criteria: * n/a
Where this trial is running
Denton, Texas
- Unt — Denton, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael Siller, PhD
- Email: michael.siller@unt.edu
- Phone: 8505677474
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.