PACT study
The main aim of the PACT study is to evaluate whether the PACT treatment is effective in improving autism-specific symptoms. Secondary aims include ascertaining whether any improvement is due to specific aspects of parent-child communication targeted by the treatment, whether general language development is accelerated and whether children show improved adaptation in other settings, such as at school or nursery.
The trial has come to an end, but the impact of the findings continues to grow:
Video of the research lead, Professor Jonathan Green, discussing the trial and its results are also included on this page.
For those unfamiliar with the study, a background to the trial and an introduction of the PACT treatment is available:
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