Word Learning Strategies for Autism

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Recruiting

Led By Eileen K Haebig, PhD

Research Sponsored by Louisiana State University and A&M College

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Children's primary language spoken must be English

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 4 to 8 years with a community diagnosis of ASD confirmed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2nd edition (ADOS-2)

Must not have

Children with a history of a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy or a known genetic disorder causing developmental delays/disorders

Children with uncorrected hearing loss

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up during the 5-minute test and 1-week test (for taught and generalization referents) for studies 1 and 2

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if teaching strategies that help non-autistic children learn new words can also help autistic children. They will test if repeating words or quizzing the child after labeling the words is

Who is the study for?

This trial is for autistic children who have challenges with word learning. The study will involve teaching strategies to help them learn new words and use them in different contexts. To participate, children must meet certain criteria that confirm they are on the autism spectrum.

What is being tested?

The study tests two methods of teaching words: one by repeating (re-study) and another by quizzing (repeated quizzing). It aims to see which method helps autistic children learn nouns and adjectives better and apply this knowledge in various situations.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct side effects mentioned for the interventions being studied since they involve educational techniques rather than medical treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My child primarily speaks English.

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My child, aged 4-8, has a confirmed diagnosis of ASD.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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My child has a neurological or genetic condition affecting their development.

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My child has hearing loss that hasn't been treated.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ during the 5-minute test and 1-week test (for taught and generalization referents) for studies 1 and 2

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~during the 5-minute test and 1-week test (for taught and generalization referents) for studies 1 and 2

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the 5-minute test and 1-week test (for taught and generalization referents) for studies 1 and 2 for reporting.