Teaching Communication Partners to Help Non-Verbal Children
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This study teaches caregivers, teachers, and other communication partners how to use low-tech communication tools (like picture boards) to help children with autism who are minimally or non-verbal. The goal is to improve how these children communicate and interact with others.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are the main communication partner (caregiver, parent, teacher, or aide) for a child aged 3–14
- The child has autism spectrum disorder or a related developmental condition affecting communication
- The child is minimally verbal or non-verbal
- You can speak English (in the U.S.) or English or Swahili (in Kenya)
- You are willing and able to provide informed consent to participate
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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