Comprehensive Collection, Charting, and Communication System

NCT01005953 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 1R41MH086153-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders continues to rise and the shortage of special education resources becomes more dramatic, the need for electronic tools that reduce the time burden of implementing an individual education plan (IEP) with pencil and paper methods becomes more apparent. SymTrend is going to expand its Internet and mobile computer/phone-based system for 1) collecting behavior data, 2) charting progress, 3) creating forms for #1 and #2, and 4) communicating within the IEP team, to include digital pen technology. Although this system will be tested with monitoring lower functioning children with autism, it has immediate relevance to a wide range of special education, mental health, and medical applications. The hypothesis is that this digital pen-based system will save time and money in the education of children on the spectrum and will enhance communication between schools and families.

Conditions

Autism

Keywords

Autism; Behavioral Observations; Electronic diaries; Professionals treating children 3-10 with lower functioning autism

Study Arms (2)

Professionals treating autistic children

Special educators, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, behavior analysts who work with children on the spectrum.

Families with autistic children (3-10)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 22 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Qualitative Family Research: This research is open to families with children 3-10 with autism who have broadband Internet access at home or at work, whose children receive services from more than one caregiver (OT, special educator, speech pathologist, behavioral analyst/therapist). Qualitative Professional Research: This research is open to professionals working with children 3-10 with autism who have broadband Internet access and who keep detailed records about the work they do with their clients. Quantitative Research: Only open to families and professionals who are part of two school districts: Cambridge, MA and Newton, MA, who also meet the above criteria.

You may qualify if:

• Professional with licensure in one of the following professions (special education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, behavior analyst)
• Works professionally with children 3-10 with lower functioning autism in the home, in a clinic, or in a school
• Does behavioral observations and/or charting of treatment outcomes
• Able to get signed consent from parents of children seen by the professional, so that we can observe the professional.
• Has broadband Internet access.
• Above criteria plus works in one of two schools conducting the research.

You may not qualify if:

• Have limited caseload in the two schools
• Work with children whose other professional colleagues working with those children are unwilling to participate (need at least two professionals/child)
• Have child 3-10 who has lower functioning autism (with appropriate documentation), who is seen by more than one professional.
• Has broadband Internet access
• Above criteria, plus has a child in one of the two programs participating in the study in Cambridge, MA and Newton, MA.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• SymTrend Inc.: lead
• University of Washington: collaborator
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

SymTrend

Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

Location

Related Links

• Description of SymTrend use with children with autism

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 30, 2009
• First Posted: November 2, 2009
• Study Start: October 1, 2009
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2011
• Study Completion: August 1, 2011
• Last Updated: June 7, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-06

Locations

US (1)