AI-Based Reflective Parenting Simulation for Parents of Autistic Children

This randomized controlled trial evaluates an AI-based parental simulation designed to support reflective parenting, emotional regulation, and parent-child communication among parents of autistic children aged 3 to 12 years. A total of 140 parents will be recruited through an external online survey platform and randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will complete baseline questionnaires, engage with the AI-based simulation, and then complete post-intervention measures. The control group will complete baseline and post-assessment measures before receiving access to the simulation.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Emotional Regulation Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Self-Control Social Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The study examines the use of an AI-based parental simulation as a learning and reflective tool for parents of autistic children aged 3 to 12 years. The simulation is designed to allow parents to practice responses to emotionally challenging parent-child situations, with an emphasis on reflective functioning, emotional regulation, playfulness, and supportive parent-child communication.

Participants will be recruited through an external online survey platform and will provide informed consent before participation. After completing baseline questionnaires, participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will complete the AI-based simulation and then complete post-intervention measures. Participants in the control group will complete post-assessment measures before receiving access to the simulation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

- Parent or primary caregiver of an autistic child aged 3 to 12 years.
Child has a parent-reported diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Parent is 18 years of age or older.
Parent is able to read and complete questionnaires in Hebrew.
Parent has access to an internet-connected device and is able to complete the online study procedures.
Parent provides informed consent to participate.

Exclusion criteria

- Parent does not provide informed consent.
Parent is not the parent or primary caregiver of an autistic child aged 3 to 12 years.
Parent is unable to complete the online questionnaires or the AI-based reflective parenting simulation.
Duplicate, incomplete, or low-quality responses that do not meet study quality criteria.

Treatment and study plan

AI-Based Reflective Parenting Simulation

Behavioral

An AI-based reflective parenting simulation designed for parents of autistic children aged 3 to 12 years. The simulation allows parents to practice reflective, emotionally regulated, and supportive responses to challenging parent-child situations, with an emphasis on parent-child communication, shared emotional regulation, and the parent-child relationship as a secure anchor.

Primary outcomes

Change in Study-Specific Parent Reflective Capacity Questionnaire Score

Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention or control assessment point

The study-specific Parent Reflective Capacity Questionnaire includes 8 items rated on a 1 to 5 scale. The questionnaire assesses parents' perceived capacity in four targeted domains: knowledge and understanding, parent-child communication skills, shared emotional regulation, and the parent-child relationship as a secure anchor. A total mean score will be calculated across the 8 items, with higher scores indicating higher perceived parental reflective capacity in the targeted domains.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Yael Enav, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

972-507261474

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Haifa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating an AI-Based Reflective Parenting Simulation for Parents of Autistic Children

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Jul 7, 2026
Registry last updated: Jul 8, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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