342 Participants Needed

Overheard Speech Learning for Autism

Recruiting at 1 trial location
SA
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.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

New York University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
249
Recruited
229,000+

Emerson College

Collaborator

Trials
5
Recruited
960+

Emerson College

Collaborator

Trials
4
Recruited
950+