SeRenade Parent-Child Music Class Program
Purpose
This pilot study examines the impact of the SeRenade Parent-Child Music Class Program, which emphasizes parent training, peer inclusion, and musical play combined with established behavioral techniques, on the development of child social engagement, positive behavior, and parental well-being.
Condition
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 20 Months and 72 Months
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- children diagnosed with ASD or children without ASD
Exclusion Criteria
- currently enrolled in music therapy or parent-child music classes (for children with ASD); significant behavior problems (e.g., aggression toward other children); significant hearing or visual impairments
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental SeRenade Program |
Parent-Child Music Class Program (parent training, peer inclusion, musical play) |
|
|
Experimental Delayed/Waitlist Program |
Participants do not participate in the program for a time period |
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More Details
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Study Contact
Detailed Description
This pilot study evaluates the impact of the SeRenade Parent-Child Music Class Program on families of children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study examines the impact of this program on social development in children with ASD, parental stress and efficacy, and parent-child relationships. A primary goal of this study is to examine multiple levels of analysis including families' experience within and outside of the music class program.