Can parents boost autism therapy at home? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT03020927
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether teaching parents to use Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT) at home helps young children with autism improve their imitation and social skills more than therapist-only sessions. Eighteen children aged 2 to 5 years participated. The goal was to see if adding a parent education component leads to better outcomes for the child and less stress for parents.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Reciprocal Imitation Training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that training parents to use imitation therapy at home improves social skills in young children with autism more than therapist-only sessions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 18 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a behavioral approach, not a medical treatment, so benefits may be modest.
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States