New speech therapy aims to help nonverbal kids with autism find their voice

NCT ID NCT05066178

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: MGH Institute of Health Professions Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

apraxia autism autism spectrum disorder childhood apraxia of speech

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DEVELOPMENTAL VERBAL DYSPRAXIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

MGH Institute of Health Professions
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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