The Effect of Play-Based Intervention on Social Communication Skills in Autistic Children
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Summary:
This Canadian virtual study evaluates a caregiver-led LEGO intervention designed to improve social communication in autistic children aged 3–7. It extends a previous study to test the effectiveness of these play-based strategies across different cultural and developmental contexts.
Researchers:
Primary Researcher: Reilly Burnett. Masters Student, University of Western Ontario.
Who can participate?
Participants must be autistic children between 3 and 7 years old who possess specific prerequisite communication and motor skills, paired with their caregiver who has no prior specialized social skills training.
What's involved?
Caregivers complete intensive virtual training before leading home-based LEGO sessions where they and their child rotate building roles. Researchers provide ongoing feedback via video recordings to ensure the intervention is implemented accurately.
How will participants be compensated?
$10 Amazon gift card/session participated in, up to $100.
Deadline to participate:
March 2027
Contact information:
Reilly Burnett rburnet6@uwo.ca