Overheard Speech Learning for Autism
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Overseen BySudha Arunachalam, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: New York University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial studies if children with ASD can learn new words from video calls, either by being spoken to directly or by overhearing conversations. It aims to improve educational methods for these children.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children aged 18 to 71 months with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who speak English as their native language. It excludes those born prematurely, with photosensitive seizures, uncorrected hearing/vision issues, or other conditions affecting language/cognition besides ASD.Inclusion Criteria
My child is between 18 to 71 months old, with or without autism.
Exclusion Criteria
I was born before 36 weeks of pregnancy.
I have had seizures triggered by flashing lights.
Has developmental disorders or medical conditions other than ASD that affect language or cognition (excepting psychiatric conditions often comorbid with ASD such as ADHD)
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Children participate in addressed and overheard teaching sessions via videoconferencing
Duration not specified
Multiple sessions via video
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for learning outcomes after the teaching sessions
1 week
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Addressed Speech
- Overheard Speech
Trial OverviewThe study examines if children with ASD can learn words from conversations directed at them and those they overhear through videoconferencing. Typically developing children are also included for comparison.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: OverheardExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Children watch via video while an experimenter uses the word to be learned in an interaction with another experimenter.
Group II: AddressedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Children participate via video in an interaction with an experimenter who uses the word to be learned.
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New York University
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Emerson College
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