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The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program

The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program on Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Autism

Who can join

Ages 11 to 18 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis (with proof of evidence) of autism;
* Aged between 11 and 18 years (younger children may lack the inductive reasoning skills to learn magic tricks);
* Have functional hand dexterity to do magic tricks
* Intact cognition as indicated by a score above the corresponding cut-off point of the child's age on the Mini-Mental Examination for Children; and
* Access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning;
* Previous participation in organized magic learning program or camp;
* Current or planned participation in psychological therapy or a clinical trial during the study period that could affect the outcomes of the study.

About the study

The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.

What is being tested

• magic trick training (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham · Participants: 60 · Started: Mar 27, 2023

Contact the study team

• Hon Yuen · Phone: 205-934-6301
• Kimberly Kirklin · Phone: 205-934-0862

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05664841

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Autism

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.