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Can a 6-week online class for parents boost communication in toddlers with autism signs?

NCT ID NCT05663970

Symptom relief Sponsor: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 6-week virtual group program that teaches parents strategies to encourage their toddler's vocalizations and shared smiling. The program is for children aged 12-42 months who have early signs or a diagnosis of autism or related social communication challenges. Researchers will compare the program to a general child development discussion group to see if it improves child communication and parent skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Virtual group-based parent training program (Social ABCs)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible early intervention that helps toddlers with autism or social communication challenges improve their vocal and social skills.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (120 participants) testing a new virtual group format. The program may not work as well as the in-person version, and results may not apply to all families.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2022

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 42 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ability to comprehend and communicate in English * access to high-speed internet for virtual participation * a confirmed diagnosis of ASD made by a qualified professional, or expert clinician impression of red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related social communication challenges * born between 36 and 42 weeks' gestation * birthweight \>2,500g * no neurological, genetic, or severe sensory or motor conditions * willing to limit other interventions to 1-hour per week max. if randomized to Treatment Group * consent to collect video recorded data * live within the boundaries of clinical supervisors supervision requirements (Ontario, Alberta or Nova Scotia) Exclusion Criteria: * failure to meet inclusion criteria

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder intellectual developmental disorder with autism and speech delay Social Communication Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Autism or autistic traits Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder with impaired functional language Autism-related speech delay Social communication disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G1R8, Canada

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