Plain-English translation of NCT05066178 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Some children with autism speak very few words, even as they get older. Researchers think a motor speech disorder called Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) — which makes it hard to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech — may be one reason why. This study will test whether treating CAS with specialized speech therapy helps these children speak more clearly and be better understood.
About one in four children with autism remain minimally verbal past age five, but doctors don't fully understand all the reasons why. This research aims to see if CAS is a major factor limiting speech in these children, and whether treating it can actually improve how well others can understand what they say.
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Your child would attend 15 one-hour speech therapy sessions designed just for them. During these sessions, a speech therapist will use play-based activities matched to your child's level, focusing on words that contain the specific speech movements your child finds difficult. The therapist will use techniques like touch cues and repeating words to help your child practice, gradually reducing support as they improve. Before and after treatment, your child's speech will be assessed to see if the therapy made their words clearer and easier to understand.
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