Efficacy Trial of the Modular Approach for Autism Programs in Schools (MAAPS)

2022

This is a study of an individualized, comprehensive modular intervention system that provides a modular framework for school teams to assess, select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). MAAPS is composed of evidence-based practices to address the core and associated features of ASD. The goal of MAAPS is to evaluate whether, compared to services as usual, MAAPS improves teacher and student outcomes. MAAPS will be implemented under routine conditions in authentic education settings by classroom teachers of students with ASD. 120 students with ASD across three states and their classroom teachers will be enrolled in the project. Sixty schools will be recruited with each school having an average of two student-teacher dyads. Schools will be randomized to either immediate training in MAAPS from the study team or a waitlist that will receive MAAPS training at the start of the subsequent school year.

modular intervention system evidence-based education autism spectrum

Performing Research or Evaluation

Education & Early Intervention

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals

Specific Groups

Regional

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