Parent play coaching shows promise for at-risk infants
NCT ID NCT03404505
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called Infant Achievements, where parents of infants at risk for autism or developmental delays were coached on how to play with their baby to boost social and communication skills. 38 families participated, with half receiving the coaching and half getting general child development education. Researchers observed changes in parent-child interactions and infant behavior to see if the coaching made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Infant Achievements caregiver coaching (play-based behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that early parent coaching helps at-risk infants develop better communication and social skills, potentially reducing delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants. Results may not apply to all families, and the intervention may not produce lasting benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States