Can brain games at home help autistic kids think more flexibly?
NCT ID NCT07308210
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a home-based computer training program can improve executive function (like shifting attention and controlling impulses) in autistic children aged 8 to 17. Fifteen participants will play two social-themed games for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in thinking skills and autistic symptoms, and ask parents about their experience.
What this could mean
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Active substance
computerized executive function training games
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, home-based option to help autistic children improve thinking flexibility and self-control.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The training is short (2 weeks) and effects may not last.
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The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong