Can a simple play technique boost language in babies at risk for autism?

NCT ID NCT06794476

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

Summary

This pilot study explores a new language intervention called Milieu Teaching-AV for infant siblings of autistic children, who are at higher risk for autism or language delays. The intervention teaches caregivers to encourage babies to look at the mouth during play, aiming to improve communication. The study focuses on whether caregivers find the method easy and acceptable to use at home, not on whether it works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Milieu Teaching-AV (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help improve language development in infants at high risk for autism or language delays.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with no participants enrolled yet. It only measures feasibility, not effectiveness, so it may not lead to a proven therapy.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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