Preventing Secondary Conditions Associated with the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Naomi Swiezy
Primary Investigator
Overview
The purpose of this research study is to measure the change in knowledge, application and implementation of best practices by school personnel who attend our week-long summer training.
Description
The purpose of this research study is to measure the change in knowledge, application and implementation of best practices by school personnel who attend our week-long summer training.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Age: Between 4 Years - 100 Years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Student:
Diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Participant has been stabilized with medical and/or other interventions
Children and adolescents between the ages of 4-16 years inclusive.
Educator Inclusion Criteria:
Educator(s) with the role of Teacher of Record
Educator(s) working within the state of Indiana
Educator(s) who are fully licensed in Special Education to teach in the state of Indiana
Parent/Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
Willing to speak on a panel along with other parent/caregiver participants
Willing to allow program staff into his/her home to conduct naturalistic observations
Willing to complete a home observation and Parent Survey
Willing to be observed, videotaped, photographed, and have his/her image streamed via a secure distance learning system
Willing to allow their child to be observed, videotaped, photographed, and to have his/her image streamed via a secure distance learning system
Willing to bring child into the clinic or model classroom for an informal assessment
Exclusion Criteria
Student Exclusion Criteria:
Behaviors of the intensity or frequency appropriate for hospitalization will not be considered
Do not fall within the age range of 4
