Early language support for babies with an autistic sibling
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way for parents to help their babies learn to communicate by looking at faces and sounds. It is for babies aged 6-12 months who have an older sibling with autism.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between 6 and 12 months old (give or take 30 days).
- Your baby has an older brother or sister with an autism diagnosis.
- Your household speaks only English.
- Your baby has no serious medical conditions, was born full-term, and has no known vision or hearing problems.
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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