Autism Caregiver Coaching in Africa

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Autism or Autistic Traits

In brief

Around the world there is a growing need to develop early intervention services in local communities that support a better quality of life for all autistic people. The South African study will test an approach where caregivers are coached by non-specialists in early intervention strategies. Caregivers can then use these strategies during everyday activities with their young autistic child.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05551728

Run by

Duke University

People needed

320

Starts

2023-04-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-09

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Child's age is 18-72 months
• Child meets DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), informed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
• Child's caregiver speaks isiXhosa, isiZulu, Afrikaans, or English
• Child's race is African or Coloured (South African term for mixed race)
• Caregiver-child dyad live in recruitment area
• Caregiver is ≥18 years

You may not qualify if…

• Genetic disorder of known etiology (e.g., fragile X syndrome)
• Significant sensory or motor impairment that would preclude use of the play materials
• Major physical abnormalities that would interfere with participation in the intervention
• History of serious head injury and/or neurological disease
• Caregiver indicates they will be unable to attend assessments and 12 sessions

Where it is running

• University of Cape Town — Cape Town, West Cape, South Africa (enrolling)

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