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Investigating the Impact of JASPER Behavioral Therapy in Children With Down Syndrome
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
Summary
In this study, investigators will study the impact of a 1:1 caregiver coaching intervention using the JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, Regulation) behavioral therapy curriculum compared to a psychoeducational curriculum that will be provided to caregivers for self-directed learning. Investigators want to determine the impact of both interventions on the child's development and behavior, and caregiver implementation of strategies.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
36 Months - 90 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
57
Start Date
2023-01-23
Completion Date
2025-08
Last Updated
2025-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
JASPER
JASPER is a therapist and caregiver-mediated intervention that (1) targets the foundations of social communication, (2) uses naturalistic behavioral strategies to increase the rate and complexity of social communication and (3) includes caregivers as implementers of the intervention to promote generalization across settings and to ensure maintenance. This intervention is individualized and centered around two key developmental domains critical for social communication function: joint engagement and joint attention.
Psychoeducational Curriculum
The psychoeducational modules will include written information about child development, communication and social interaction skills, behavioral principles for managing challenging behavior and strategies for teaching new skills. No direct caregiver-child mediated coaching will be provided. The material provided will be similar to what a pediatrician or developmental specialist may review as a part of routine care.
Locations (1)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States