Marshall, David orcid.org/0000-0001-5969-9539, Wright, Barry orcid.org/0000-0002-8692-6001, Allgar, Victoria orcid.org/0000-0002-5228-2623 et al. (12 more authors) (2016) Social stories in mainstream schools for children with autism spectrum disorder:a feasibility randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. e011748. ISSN 2044-6055
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of recruitment, retention, outcome measures and intervention training/delivery among teachers, parents and children. To calculate a sample size estimation for full trial. DESIGN: A single-centre, unblinded, cluster feasibility randomised controlled trial examining Social Stories delivered within a school environment compared with an attentional control. SETTING: 37 primary schools in York, UK. PARTICIPANTS: 50 participants were recruited and a cluster randomisation approach by school was examined. Participants were randomised into the treatment group (n=23) or a waiting list control group (n=27). OUTCOME MEASURES: Acceptability and feasibility of the trial, intervention and of measurements required to assess outcomes in a definitive trial. RESULTS: An assessment of the questionnaire completion rates indicated teachers would be most appropriate to complete the primary outcome measure. 2 outcome measures: the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)-2 and a goal-based measure showed both the highest levels of completion rates (above 80%) at the primary follow-up point (6 weeks postintervention) and captured relevant social and behaviour outcomes. Power calculations were based on these 2 outcome measures leading to a total proposed sample size of 180 participant groups. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that a future trial would be feasible to conduct and could inform the policy and practice of using Social Stories in mainstream schools. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN96286707; Results.
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Hull York Medical School (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2016 11:47 |
Last Modified: | 01 Dec 2024 01:08 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011748 |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011748 |
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