Can intensive early intervention boost social skills in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT04026386

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a 12-week early intervention program for preschoolers (ages 2 to 5) with developmental disorders like autism or intellectual disability. The program provides 12 hours of therapy each week, either at a center or at home, aiming to improve social communication. Researchers will measure changes in social skills and repetitive behaviors using parent questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Early intervention program (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a structured approach to improve social communication skills in young children with developmental disorders.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The program is intensive and may not be feasible for every family.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder developmental disability learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DEVELOPMENT DELAY DEVELOPMENT DISORDER, CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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