Early Socioemotional Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Hong Kong and Mainland China

Early Socioemotional Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Hong Kong and Mainland China

This study aims to develop a culturally-sensitive parent-training intervention to enhance socioemotional functioning of young children (aged 3-6) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mainland China. The investigators will conduct randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of this program in a pilot study and then a large-scale community-based study in Shenzhen, China, to examine the generalizability of the treatment outcomes of this intervention for Chinese children with ASD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 3-6
• Living in Shenzhen, Mainland China
• Diagnosed with ASD or suspected of having ASD