Can a Dual-Pronged play therapy boost autistic Toddlers' social and emotional growth?
NCT ID NCT07748780
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a blended caregiver-led intervention for autistic toddlers under 3, combining social-communication strategies with social-emotional support. Caregivers are coached over 12 weekly sessions to embed these techniques into daily routines and play. The study aims to see if this approach improves toddlers' communication, emotional development, and reduces challenging behaviors, while also being practical for families.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A blended caregiver-mediated behavioral intervention combining Project ImPACT (social communication) with Pyramid Model practices (social-emotional development), delivered via 12 weekly coaching sessions.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a practical way for early intervention programs to support both communication and emotional development in autistic toddlers, potentially reducing challenging behaviors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial (40 participants), so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires significant caregiver time and may not work for every child.
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