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New study tests behavioral programs to boost academic and social success in autistic teens

NCT ID NCT06705907

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing two group programs for autistic middle-schoolers who are fully included in regular classes. One program focuses on organization, planning, and study skills; the other on social skills. 224 teens and their parents will be randomly assigned to one of the two programs. The goal is to see if these programs improve real-world functioning at school and at home.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Achieving Independence and Mastery in School (AIMS) and Building Essential Social Skills for Teens (BESST) behavioral interventions
What this could lead to
If successful, these programs could give schools and families practical tools to help autistic teens do better in school and make friends.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results depend on how well families and schools follow the program, and what works for one teen may not work for another.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Social Skills

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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