Can a simple parent coaching program boost social skills in toddlers with autism signs?
NCT ID NCT06596226
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tests whether a parent-led therapy called Pathways can improve social skills in 80 toddlers (16-30 months old) who show early signs of autism. One group of parents learns strategies that include a special 'mutual gaze' technique, while the other group uses the same therapy without that technique. Researchers will measure changes in social communication, language, and daily living skills before, right after, and 3 months after the 12-session program.
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University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pathways Parent Mediated Intervention (behavioral coaching for caregivers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simple, parent-delivered method to boost social communication in toddlers showing early signs of autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (80 children) comparing two versions of the same therapy. It is not yet proven to work, and results may not apply to all children or families.
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