The purpose of this research is to assess a stepped care model of a telehealth parenting program for children ages 2-6 years old with a neurodevelopmental diagnosis and behavior problems. Families will complete an online intake assessment, 6 group-based tele-health Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) sessions, and an online post intervention assessment. Some families may receive additional individual virtual booster sessions and will complete a second online post assessment.

This study aims to evaluate the remote delivery of self-regulation assessments in young children with autism and their parents. Parents will complete online surveys. Parents and children will complete two virtual visits. At the second visit, participants will wear a heart rate monitor while completing study tasks. This study will inform research on behavioral therapies for children with autism.

Currently, there are no FDA-approved medications for the treatment of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study is designed to look at the usefulness and safety of lumateperone (CAPLYTA) for the treatment of irritability associated with ASD among pediatric participants between the ages of 5 to 17 years. The study will last approximately 26 weeks and the participants will receive the study drug, lumateperone.