RecruitingPhase 2NCT05664841

The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program

The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program on Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Autism

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 27, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Summary

The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.

Eligibility

Min Age: 11 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Confirmed diagnosis (with proof of evidence) of autism;
Aged between 11 and 18 years (younger children may lack the inductive reasoning skills to learn magic tricks);
Have functional hand dexterity to do magic tricks
Intact cognition as indicated by a score above the corresponding cut-off point of the child's age on the Mini-Mental Examination for Children; and
Access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing.

Exclusion Criteria3

Severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning;
Previous participation in organized magic learning program or camp;
Current or planned participation in psychological therapy or a clinical trial during the study period that could affect the outcomes of the study.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALmagic trick training

A typical session will begin with the magician demonstrating a magic trick then revealing the secret move of the trick.The participants will learn and practice each trick. With assistance from the magician, participants will develop an oralstory presentation for the trick. After participants master one trick, the magician will demonstrate and teach the next.