Can teacher training boost social skills in kids with autism?
NCT ID NCT01591707
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a school-based program where teachers were trained to use special techniques to help preschoolers with autism improve their social and communication skills. 700 children aged 3 to 6 took part. The goal was to see if this approach works in real classrooms and can be used on a large scale.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (teacher training in social-communication techniques)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could give schools a practical way to boost language and social skills in young children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The intervention may not work for all children or in all classroom settings.
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Locations
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Brennen School
Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States
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Elwyn Early Childhood Services
Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
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Kennedy Krieger Institute/Howard County Public Schools
Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States