Teaching daily living skills to autistic children using QR codes and human models
Acquisition of Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children: Comparison Between Video-modeling Mediated by iPad (QR Code) and Modeling With a Human Operator
This study is testing whether teaching daily living skills to autistic children using QR codes with videos works better than using live human models to help them become more independent.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Messina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06418035 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve daily living skills in children with autism spectrum disorder by comparing two methods: video modeling through QR codes and traditional human modeling. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the video or human model group and will undergo applied behavior analysis techniques, including task analysis and prompting strategies. The goal is to help children learn essential skills such as personal hygiene and household tasks through observation and imitation. The study will assess the effectiveness of each method in promoting independence in daily activities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who have an IQ below 80 and possess basic imitative and visual-perceptual skills.
Not a fit: Patients with other medical disorders or those lacking imitative and visual-perceptual skills may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the ability of autistic children to perform daily living tasks independently.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using video modeling for teaching skills to autistic children, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; * IQ below 80 assessed by means of WISC IV or Leiter-3; * Passing the ABLLS-R "imitation" and "visual performance" tests Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other medical disorders; * Absence of imitative and visual-perceptual skills.
Where this trial is running
Messina
- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR) — Messina, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Flavia Marino — Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
- Study coordinator: Flavia Marino
- Email: flavia.marino@irib.cnr.it
- Phone: 393395798263
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.