Could parent coaching at home unlock social skills in autistic preschoolers?

NCT ID NCT07742774

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Herguner Therapy Private Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests an 8-week online coaching program that teaches parents of preschool autistic children how to use everyday interactions to boost their child's social communication. Families are randomly assigned to either the coaching program or a waitlist, and the study measures changes in children's communication skills and parental stress. The goal is to see if this parent-led approach can be an effective and accessible way to support early development.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Online group-based parent-mediated intervention based on Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) principles
What this could lead to: If effective, this online coaching program could offer a practical, scalable way for parents to boost their child's social communication skills during daily routines.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all families. The program requires consistent parent participation, and its benefits beyond the study period are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder Communication

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sabri Hergüner Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Private Practice

Çankaya, Ankara, 06530, Turkey (Türkiye)

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