Can teaching babies to watch faces boost communication in autism risk?
NCT ID NCT07494513
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a language intervention called Milieu Teaching-AV for infants aged 6-12 months who have an older sibling with autism, putting them at higher risk for autism or language delays. The intervention encourages babies to look at caregivers' faces and mouths during play, aiming to improve communication and social engagement. Researchers will compare this approach to standard Milieu Teaching without the face-looking focus, involving 60 infants and their caregivers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Milieu Teaching-AV (a behavioral language intervention that encourages looking at faces and mouths)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, play-based way to improve communication and social engagement in infants at high risk for autism or language delays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 infants) testing a behavioral approach, so results may not apply broadly. It is not a treatment or cure, and benefits may be modest or not last.
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Boys Town National Research Hospital
Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
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