New caregiver training aims to boost independence in teens with profound autism
NCT ID NCT07059364
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a training program for caregivers of adolescents (ages 10-17) with profound autism. The training teaches caregivers how to use picture-based activity schedules to help their child complete tasks on their own. Researchers will see if the training is practical and helpful by measuring how many activities the child finishes and how long they stay engaged. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the child and caregiver.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Caregiver training using picture-based activity schedules
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give caregivers short breaks while helping teens with profound autism become more independent in daily tasks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training may not work for all families.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Munroe-Meyer Insitute University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68106, United States