Milieu Teaching-AV for Autism
(MT-AV Pilot Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How is the Milieu Teaching-AV treatment for autism different from other treatments?
Milieu Teaching-AV is unique because it combines video modeling with visual activity schedules to help individuals with autism transition between tasks independently, which is not commonly seen in other treatments. This approach leverages technology, such as iPads, to embed video models into visual schedules, enhancing the ability to generalize skills across different activities.12345
What is the purpose of this trial?
This project will look at whether a novel approach to language intervention that encourages looking to audiovisual speech cues for infants with autistic older siblings (Baby Sibs), who are highly likely be diagnosed with autism or developmental language disorder (DLD). This study will specifically look at (a) whether caregivers find this approach to be easy to implement in their homes, (b) whether they find this approach to be acceptable, and (c) whether caregivers use the taught strategies in interactions with their infants.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for infants with older siblings diagnosed with autism, as they have a higher chance of being diagnosed with autism or developmental language disorder (DLD). The study focuses on the caregivers' ability to implement a new language intervention at home and their acceptance of this method.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline
Business as usual baseline sessions conducted before intervention
Treatment
Participants receive Milieu Teaching-AV intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for caregiver strategy use and infant engagement
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Milieu Teaching-AV
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborator