Plain-English translation of NCT07059364 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a caregiver training program called Caregiver Activity Schedules Treatment (CAST) can help teenagers with profound autism spend more time doing enjoyable activities independently. The program uses picture-based schedules and teaches caregivers step-by-step strategies to guide their child through activities, gradually reducing the need for caregiver help. The goal is to give both the child more independence and the caregiver some relief from constant supervision.
Caring for a teenager with profound autism is extremely demanding, requiring 24/7 supervision that exhausts caregivers and limits their sleep, time with family, and ability to work. At the same time, caregivers deeply want their children to be more independent and enjoy activities on their own. This treatment aims to solve both problems at once by teaching practical strategies that benefit everyone in the family.
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You and your caregivers will be randomly assigned to either start the activity schedule training right away, or continue with your usual routines for 3 to 6 weeks before beginning. If you receive the training, your caregivers will work with the researcher to create personalized picture-based activity binders using activities your child enjoys. Your caregivers will learn how to guide your child through each activity step while gradually reducing help, and they'll practice these strategies at home with feedback from the researcher.
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