Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• The child has full use of their hands without impairment
• A parent or caregiver agrees to be present during all home sessions
• The family is able to attend all intake (initial assessment) sessions
• The family gives permission for evaluations and therapy sessions to be recorded on video
• At least one parent speaks Italian as a primary language
• The child has unimpaired hearing and vision
• The child scores 35 or higher on a developmental assessment called the Griffith Scale, which measures general development
• The child meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder based on a standardised assessment tool called the ADOS, with a score of 12 or above if the child uses no words, or 10 or above if the child uses some words

Who may not be able to join:

• A parent has a serious problem with alcohol or drug misuse
• A parent has self-reported a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or psychosis
• The child has a known genetic syndrome
• The child has a serious medical condition, such as brain inflammation, concussion, or a seizure disorder
• The child has a significant problem with hearing or vision
• The child was born weighing less than 1,600 grams or was born before 34 weeks of pregnancy
• The child has a history of bleeding inside the brain (intraventricular hemorrhage)
• The child is known to have been exposed to substances that can harm the brain and nervous system, including alcohol or drugs
• The parents do not speak Italian

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.