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Improving Executive Function in Korean Children With Autism
Sponsor: Korea University
Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an executive function (EF) training intervention for 5- to 7-year-old autistic children in South Korea. This study will have three aims: (1) to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the EF intervention with children with ASD; (2) to examine clinically important effects of the intervention using multimodal methods combining lab-based behavioral tasks and novel electrophysiological measures; and (3) to determine whether the effects are generalized to everyday EF skills in real-world settings using parent-ratings.
Official title: A Randomized, Control Trial of Executive Function Training for Korean Kindergartners With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 7 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-09-11
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
CHUCK CHUCK SKILLS: CHild's Understanding of Cognitive sKills
The intervention will consist of an online EF training that will be delivered across 10 sessions (one 1 hour session per week for ten weeks). It will target core EF components including inhibitory control, attention shifting, and working memory in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 5 to 7 years. It will also provide strategies (e.g., behavioral principles, compliance training) for promoting behavioral regulation and emotion regulation in these children. Accompanied parent coaching will be provided to enhance children's generalization of EF skill attainment.
Parent Psychoeducation
Group-based parent psychoeducation, which consists of 10 sessions, 1-hour weekly program delivered via telehealth, will be provided to the control group.
Locations (1)
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea