" Our mission is to promote children's mental health and social development and to strengthen family relationships."

 

Dr. Melissa DeRosier
Director

Social Skills Group Intervention for Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

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The 3-C Institute for Social Development in Cary, NC is doing a research study to test the effectiveness of a social skills intervention for children 8 to 12 years old with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger syndrome). This intervention is based on an existing research-based social skills training program, but key changes have been made in order to address the more specific needs of children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders.

Groups will start in August 2008 and will last 10 to 15 weeks. Each one-hour session will be at the 3-C Institute for Social Development in Cary, NC. All group sessions are free for research participants. Parents and children will complete surveys before the first group session and after the last group session. Each family will be paid $100 for their participation.

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child who meets all of the following criteria?

This child:

• Has a diagnosis of high-functioning autism, Asperger syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disability-NOS
• Is between the ages of 8 and 12 years old
• Has an IQ of 85 or greater

If the answer is YES, please click the link below to complete a survey to help us determine if your child might be eligible to be in the study.

http://www.4researchers.org/surveys/take/3045

You may also email the Recruitment Coordinator Erin Dale or call her at 919.677.0102 at ext. 554 for more information.