Spanish-language Executive Function Intervention for Children With Autism and/or ADHD

ConditionsAutismADHD
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-11
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Spanish-language version of Unstuck and On Target (SL-Unstuck), an executive functioning (EF) intervention, is feasible, acceptable, and effective for Spanish-speaking caregivers and their neurodivergent children (ages 8-11) in the U.S.. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is SL-Unstuck acceptable to Spanish-speaking caregivers and children? * Does SL-Unstuck improve child EF, caregiver EF knowledge, and caregiver strain?

Researchers will compare families randomly assigned to immediate SL-Unstuck versus waitlist control to see if participating in the intervention improves EF and family outcomes.

Participants will:

* Attend 8 weekly SL-Unstuck sessions at a clinic (parallel child and caregiver groups) * Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments on child EF, caregiver strain, and satisfaction * Participate in a focus group to share feedback on the intervention

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Child is 8-11 years old.

Child meets DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD

Child has verbal skills at a 7-year-old level or greater (as measured by WASI Vocabulary and Similarities subtests)

Difficulty accepting feedback or criticism.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Unstuck and On Target

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Colorado, Denver

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator