I am currently conceptualizing an prospective experimental design that would best test for the improvement of the social skills/ theory of mind of children with ASD through canine companionship.
Raya,
May be you could consider having a look about the research done with the MIRA Foundation (in Quebec, Canada). They train dogs for supporting youth with ASD in their daily life (including school). Both parents & children receive a weekly training session. One of my colleagues has just finished his PhD on the subject: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gael_Poli.
I do not know much about his subject but his PhD defense is at the end of the month so I could come back to you with more information if you could'nt enter in contact with him before.
Best wishes,
Morgane
Yes I would agree! Depending on the operationalization of the dependent variable a multiple baseline design across situations or behaviours could make sense.
Thank you for responding Ms. Morgane. Will have a look at this article.
Thank you for your suggestions Mr. Geoff Porter and Mr. Bobo Przibilla.
I am glad if it could help. I was at his PhD defense today so I heard there is a new data collect beginning now with a mix methodology. It could be a good time for you contact the research team.
Good Luck
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