Tailored talk therapy shows promise for Non-Verbal kids with autism
NCT ID NCT03883139
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether personalized sequences of behavioral interventions can help minimally verbal preschoolers with autism improve their language skills. Researchers will compare two teaching approaches—JASPER (play-based) and DTT (structured)—to see which works best for each child. The goal is to reduce the number of children who remain minimally verbal by age 6.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral interventions (JASPER and DTT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a tailored approach to help minimally verbal children with autism improve their communication skills, potentially reducing the number of children who remain minimally verbal by age 6.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (140 children) testing behavioral therapies, not a drug or cure. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and improvements may be modest or vary widely.
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Locations
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States