Rural autistic kids & language support study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is for autistic children or those with language delays, as well as their siblings or cousins, living in rural areas. It aims to help them express themselves better. Typically-developing children are also welcome as a comparison group.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 2 years old or older.
- They have an autism diagnosis, language delay, or are a sibling/cousin of someone with autism (or you are a typically-developing control).
- You must speak English as your main language at home.
- You must live in a rural area (like a small town or countryside).
- Your child must have normal hearing and vision (or wear glasses/contacts).
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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