Simplified language study for comprehension in autistic toddlers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using simpler language helps young children with autism understand and learn. It involves children ages 1 to 4 who mainly hear and respond to English.
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Who can take part
- Child has autism spectrum disorder (or is being evaluated for it)
- Autism must be confirmed using the ADOS-2 assessment
- Child mainly understands English
- Child is between 1 and 4 years old
- Child does not have certain other medical conditions like Down syndrome or fragile X
- Child does not have cerebral palsy, a past brain injury, or untreated vision/hearing problems
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