New study tests behavioral programs to boost academic and social success in autistic teens
NCT ID NCT06705907
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.
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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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