Understanding how late-talking toddlers communicate to predict their language development.
Investigating Early Social Communication Trajectories of Late Talking Toddlers to Best Predict Language Outcomes for the NIH TALK Initiative
This study is looking at how toddlers who are slow to talk communicate with others to help predict their future language skills, and it’s for families with young children who might be at risk for autism or communication delays.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10842062 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the early social communication patterns of toddlers who are late to talk, aiming to predict their future language outcomes. It utilizes an automated online screening tool called the Social Communication CheckUp, which gathers information from parents about their child's communication skills. Families with children identified as at risk for autism or communication delays will participate by submitting video observations of their child's behavior. The study seeks to develop a risk algorithm that can help identify children who may need early intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants under 9 months old whose parents are concerned about their communication development.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those who do not exhibit any communication delays are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early detection and intervention strategies for children at risk of language delays and autism.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using automated screening tools for early detection of communication delays and autism, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wetherby, Amy M — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Wetherby, Amy M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.