New speech therapy aims to help nonverbal kids with autism find their voice
NCT ID NCT05066178
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special speech therapy for minimally verbal children who have both autism and childhood apraxia of speech (a motor planning disorder). The therapy uses motor learning principles in a natural play-like setting. Researchers will enroll 20 children to see if this approach helps them say more words and sounds correctly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral speech therapy using motor learning principles in a naturalistic setting
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new therapy option to help minimally verbal children with autism and apraxia of speech produce more clear words and sounds.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The treatment is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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