๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-21

Word Learning From Parentese in Autistic Children (NCT06649916)

Autism Word Learning and Infant Directed-Speech

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The overall objective of this research is to determine whether parentese delivered in the video format (Aim 1) and in live interaction (Aim 2) facilitates novel word learning in autistic children and to investigate if there are factors that influence the effect of parentese on word learning (Aim 3).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas at Dallas โ€” Richardson, Texas

Age range: 18 Months to 59 Months

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Parentese Speech (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Adult Registered Speech (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Texas at Dallas โ€” Richardson, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (972) 883-2384

Email: lei.su@utdallas.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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