AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

This study tests whether listening to special audio fairy tales before sleep can improve speech, motor skills, and independence in a child with autism and central auditory processing disorder. The child stays at home with their mother, avoiding clinic stress. Early results from t…

This study tests an 8-week program called SCERTS for children aged 3 to 6 with mild or moderate autism. The program focuses on improving social communication and emotional regulation while supporting parents. Researchers will measure changes in the child's social skills and the f…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called cTBS can improve how children with autism (ages 6-12) combine what they see and hear. Forty children will receive either real or sham stimulation over 10 sessions. Researchers will use brain scans, genetic…

This study is not a treatment trial. It aims to translate and test a new assessment tool (FARAS-IT) for adults with autism who are involved in the Italian criminal justice system. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with autism, including those in forensic psychiatric care, those …

This study follows about 12 children and young adults (ages 4 to 21) with autism who are already using intranasal insulin as part of their regular care. Researchers want to see if this treatment is safe and if it helps with social skills, communication, and behavior over 6 months…

This study looks at how eye movements, specifically eye vergence (how eyes work together for depth perception), relate to attention in people with ADHD and autism. Researchers will use computer-based eye-tracking tasks with 200 children and adults to see if these eye patterns can…

This pilot trial tests a culturally adapted parent training program for Navajo families of children with autism or developmental disabilities. About 29 parents will be randomly assigned to join the program right away or after a wait. The program is led by trained Navajo Family Ad…