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Learning emotional skills and autism support together with a trusted partner

Plain-English translation of NCT07315867 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated January 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This research study tests whether an online emotional intelligence training program helps autistic adults improve their social and emotional communication skills. You would participate as a pair—either as an autistic adult (ages 18–36) or as a trusted non-autistic partner like a parent. Both of you would complete separate online trainings designed to help you understand emotions, build healthier relationships, and learn practical ways to support each other.

Many autistic adults struggle with emotional communication and relationships, and their support systems (like parents) may not fully understand autism and how to help. This study wants to see if teaching both the autistic person and their trusted partner together can improve emotional skills, relationships, and mutual understanding.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are autistic (ages 18–36) with a diagnosis from a licensed clinician, or a trusted non-autistic adult (age 18+) in a relationship with an autistic person in the study
you have reliable internet, your own computer, and can commit to 15–30 minutes per day, five days a week for the training period
you are fluent in English and comfortable using online platforms
you do not have a clinical anxiety diagnosis or high anxiety levels that would interfere with participation
you have a verbal IQ of 90 or higher (if you are the autistic adult), or can provide informed consent without cognitive impairment

You likely don't qualify if…

you are currently in another emotional intelligence or behavioral training program at the same time
you cannot commit to the daily time requirement or complete the study questionnaires
you are not willing to follow the study procedures or accept Kairon's platform terms of use
you have untreated clinical anxiety that would interfere with the online training
you do not have access to a computer and reliable internet connection

What participation looks like

You would participate entirely online from home. If you are the autistic adult, you would complete an emotional intelligence training program over several weeks, spending 15–30 minutes per day on it. Your trusted partner would simultaneously complete autism accommodation training to learn how to better support you. Throughout and after the training, you would both fill out online questionnaires (60–90 minutes each, twice) to evaluate how helpful the training was for both of you.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice

Learning emotional skills and autism support together with a trusted partner

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)