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:

All participants must meet these general criteria:

• People who are able to give written, informed consent to take part
• People of any sex, race, or ethnic background are welcome
• People who are fluent in English (required for consent forms and study questionnaires)

Service providers (e.g., therapists or specialists working within BabyNet) must also meet these criteria:

• People aged between 18 and 75 years old
• People who are formally employed by or hold a contract with BabyNet
• People who provide at least 30 minutes of services per week within BabyNet
• People who provide therapeutic services to at least one child aged 12–36 months who has been identified as likely at high risk for autism based on concerns about their social communication development and a positive result on a specific screening tool (called the POSI), and who also shows high levels of emotional and behavioural dysregulation based on a specific assessment score (called the EDI-YC Reactivity Index)

Caregivers participating alongside a child must also meet these criteria:

• People aged between 18 and 75 years old
• People who are the legal guardian of the child taking part
• People who are present or actively participate during the child's BabyNet service sessions

Children taking part (alongside their caregiver) must meet these criteria:

• Children aged between 12 and 36 months old
• Children enrolled in BabyNet services for at least 30 minutes per week
• Children considered likely at high risk for autism, based on concerns about social communication delays and a positive result on a specific screening tool (called the POSI) (confirm with trial site)
• Children showing elevated emotional and behavioural dysregulation, based on a specific assessment score (called the EDI-YC Reactivity Index) (confirm with trial site)

Who may not be able to join:

Service providers may not be eligible if they:

• Are not employed by or contracted with BabyNet
• Provide less than 30 minutes of BabyNet services per week
• Do not currently provide services to a child aged 12–36 months who meets the high-likelihood for autism and emotional dysregulation criteria described above

Caregivers may not be eligible if they:

• Are younger than 18 or older than 75 years of age
• Are not the legal guardian of the child taking part
• Are unable to be present during the child's BabyNet service sessions

Children may not be eligible if they:

• Are younger than 12 months or older than 36 months of age
• Are not currently receiving BabyNet services for at least 30 minutes per week
• Are not identified as likely at high risk for autism based on the required screening process
• Do not show elevated emotional and behavioural dysregulation based on the required assessment

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