Communication in Minimally- and Non-Speaking Autistic Children - Children Ages 5-10

STUDY BASICS

Families with children on the autism spectrum are needed for a remote research study on how children who are minimally or non-speaking communicate. Participants may be asked to video themselves interacting with their child, meet with a research team member via video-conference 1-3 times and fill out questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

This research study will observe how autistic children and their caregivers play and communicate with each other. This information will help us understand how autistic children who do not use words can communicate.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Has a diagnosis of autism
• Is 5 to 10 years old
• Uses fewer than 50 words to communicate

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Video yourself interacting with your child
• Meet with a research team member via video-conference 1-3 times
• Fill out questionnaires