Social Motivation Intervention Leveraging
E-Learning (SMILE)
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Researchers at The University of Alabama are studying a novel online counseling program developed for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Social Motivation Intervention Leveraging E-Learning (SMILE) SMILE is a brief program designed to target social motivation (i.e., increase social engagement & interest in forming & maintaining friendships). SMILE will be delivered by a graduate clinician to small groups of youth over 3 – 4 weeks via HIPAA-Compliant ZOOM.
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Eligible participants:
• Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder • Are between 8 and 12 years of age • Have access to a Laptop/iPad with videoconferencing capabilities |
Research Components:
• The intervention is no cost to you and involves research visits before and after the treatment. • Remote psychological testing (1-1.5 hours) before and after SMILE • Random assignment to SMILE or Waitlist Control • SMILE program takes place over 6-8 sessions via ZOOM videoconferencing • Participation in research is necessary to receive the treatment. • Earn up to $45 for completing all study assessments |
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Contact:
Grace Lee Simmons, M.A. 205-348-6551 GLSimmons@crimson.ua.edu |
