Early language and attention support for infants at risk
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether helping infants who are younger siblings of autistic children can improve early attention and language skills. It may help families start support early, when the brain is rapidly developing.
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Who can take part
- Your infant is 6 to 8 months old right now
- Your infant is a younger sibling of a child with autism (ASD)
- Your family income is very low for Los Angeles (as defined by the housing program rules)
- Your infant was born at 34 weeks gestation or later (not premature before 34 weeks)
- Your infant does not have unstable seizure problems, or seizures that are not controlled by medication
- Your infant is not expected to need surgery in the next year and does not have major physical or other related conditions (like major vision/hearing problems or certain genetic syndromes)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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