Feasibility and cross-cultural validation of an adapted social skills group training programme (KONTAKT^TM CHILD) for Chinese autistic children: a waitlist RCT protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

School-age autistic children commonly experience social communication and interaction challenges in their everyday lives. While international evidence suggests that social skills group training (SSGT) programmes can support autistic children, improving their psychosocial functioning, to date there is no standardised evidence-based SSGT tailored towards the needs of autistic children aged 8-12 years living in the Chinese Mainland. Therefore, the primary objective of this study will be to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted 16-session version of the social skills programme KONTAKT in Chinese autistic children. Additionally, preliminary efficacy and cost-effectiveness will be assessed to inform a future definitive trial.

Methods and analy

SUBMITTER: Lao U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature