New measurement tools tested in autism play therapy study

NCT ID NCT04146428

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested two new tools (BOSCC and ELSA-T) for measuring changes in social communication and language in toddlers with autism. 84 minimally verbal children aged 18 months to 5 years took part in a 20-week play-based intervention called JASPER, led by a clinician or caregiver. The goal was to see if these tools can reliably track progress, not to cure or treat the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Semel Institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • UCLA

    Los Angeles, California, 90095-1406, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital

    White Plains, New York, 10605, United States

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