Plain-English translation of NCT05707923 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.
Researchers want to understand the best way to teach language to young children with autism. This study will test whether simplifying language—using single words or short phrases instead of full sentences—actually helps children learn better. By comparing how children respond to different types of language input, the team hopes to discover what works best for early autism speech therapy.
Many speech therapists simplify language when working with autistic children, but no one has rigorously tested whether this approach actually helps them learn faster or better. This research aims to fill that gap and improve early language interventions for autistic children.
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Your child will be exposed to different types of language during the study—some using single words, some using short phrases, and some using complete sentences—while researchers measure how quickly and accurately they understand and learn from each type. All children will experience all three language styles during their participation, allowing researchers to see which approach works best for each individual child.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 18, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Michigan State University
Collaborators
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Enrollment target
~104 participants
Started
June 2023
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
1 Year – 4 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Courtney Venker, PhD
Michigan State University
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