School program aims to boost friendships for kids with autism

NCT ID NCT00095420

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether teaching social skills to autistic children and educating their classmates can improve social relationships at school. Sixty children in kindergarten through 5th grade took part in 30-minute sessions twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see if these interventions help autistic children become more involved with their peers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (social skills training and peer education)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide schools with a simple, non-drug method to help autistic children build friendships and feel more included.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all autistic children, and the benefits might not last long-term without ongoing support.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISTIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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