When to start? study seeks optimal age for autism early intervention
NCT ID NCT05853861
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at when to start a parent coaching program called JASPER Babble for infants who have an older sibling with autism, putting them at higher risk. About 140 babies will join at 6-8 months old and be randomly assigned to start coaching at 9, 12, or 15 months. Researchers will track their language and communication skills up to age 2 to find the best timing for support.
What this could mean
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Active substance
JASPER Babble parent coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show the best age to start early coaching for infants at risk of autism, leading to better language and communication skills.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 140 infants, so results may not apply to all families. The coaching may not improve outcomes more than standard monitoring.
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UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Massachusetts Medical Center
RECRUITINGWorcester, Massachusetts, 01655-0002, United States
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