New hope for nonverbal kids with autism: simple play-based therapy boosts speech

NCT ID NCT06875843

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new therapy for young children (ages 2-5) with autism who use few or no words. The therapy involves parents or therapists responding to the child's sounds and gently encouraging more vocalizations. Researchers will see if this approach helps children make more sounds and words compared to usual interactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Language Vocalization, Animal

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States