Word learning study for autistic children who speak
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special way of teaching new words to autistic children ages 4 to 10 who already speak in simple sentences. The goal is to find out if a retrieval-based practice method helps them learn and remember words better.
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Who can take part
- You are a child between the ages of 4 and 10 years old
- You have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- You can speak in simple sentences (like "I want juice") on your own
- Your main language is English
- You passed a hearing test
- You have a nonverbal IQ score above 75
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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