Assessing how social content in stories affects listening comprehension in autistic children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This early Phase 1 clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of social content in stories on the listening comprehension abilities of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will listen to stories that vary in social content while viewing pictures and will answer comprehension questions. The study will also assess individual differences in nonverbal cognition, hearing status, autism severity, language abilities, and social communication skills to better understand how these factors influence comprehension outcomes. The findings could provide insights into tailored educational strategies for improving comprehension in autistic children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Has a community or educational autism diagnosis (based on parent report);
* Is between the ages of 9;0 to 12;11 (years; months);
* Uses verbal phrase-level spoken language (based on parent report).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Speaks more than one language (based on parent report);
* Has a known chromosomal abnormality (e.g., Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome; based on parent report);
* Has an intellectual impairment or cognitive disability (IQ \< 70; based on parent report);
* Has Cerebral palsy (based on parent report);
* Uncorrected visual impairments (based on parent report);
* Minimal spoken language or no phrase spoken language (based on parent report or clinical observation).

Where it's running

• University of Kansas Comprehension and Language Learning Lab
  Lawrence, Kansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Meghan M Davidson, PhD, CCC-SLP
• Email: meghan.davidson@ku.edu
• Phone: 785-864-6430

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.