Brief Social Skills Training for Boys with Developmental Disabilities

Stanford University is looking for boys aged 8-18 with a developmental or intellectual disability to take part in a research study investigating behavioral training methods to improve duration of eye contact and social skills. Participation includes a visit to Stanford for 3-4 days, cognitive testing, two optional MRI scans, and social skills training with a behaviorist.

For more information, please go to: www.is.gd/StanfordSocialSkills

Principle Investigator: Scott Hall, PhD, BCBA-D; hallss@stanford.edu; 650-498-4799

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

• diagnosis of an intellectual and/or developmental disability
• boy aged 8-18
• impaired social skills

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

• has a diagnosed genetic disorder other than Fragile X associated with an intellectual disability (e.g., Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome)

• has neurological or sensory impairments not associated with social skills (e.g., head trauma, blindness)

• has frequent and/or severe problem behaviors

This is a single visit in person study. For more information, please go to::www.is.gd/StanfordSocialSkills

Recruitment End Date: 6/1/2019