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Behavioral Intervention

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
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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
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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

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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 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.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Form-referent-link recognition
Word form recall
Word meaning recall

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Word LearningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Each autistic child will be taught novel words in a behavioral task.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Louisiana State University and A&M CollegeLead Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
1,019 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)NIH
348 Previous Clinical Trials
180,673 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
996 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eileen K Haebig, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
~30 spots leftby Sep 2025
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