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Evaluating Pathways Mutual Gaze Protocol on Social Skills in Young Children Suspected of Autism
Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas
Summary
Purpose of the Study: The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a technique called the "mutual gaze procedure," used in Pathways Early Intervention (Pathways), is the key to helping improve social communication, language, and everyday skills in young children (16-30 months old) who are at high risk for autism, particularly those from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. What Will Happen: Researchers will compare two versions of the Pathways Intervention: * Version 1: Includes mutual gaze strategies. * Version 2: Does not include mutual gaze strategies. What to Expect: Participants will: * Attend 12 sessions of Pathways Intervention, each lasting 1.5 hours (or 15 weeks if there are cancellations). * Come to the clinic for a developmental check-up three times: before starting Pathways, right after completing Pathways, and three months after finishing Pathways.
Official title: Evaluating The Efficacy of Pathways Parent-Mediated Intervention's Mutual Gaze Protocol on Social Skills in Young Children Suspected of Having Autism: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Months - 30 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-09-10
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-10-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pathways Parent Mediated Intervention
Pathways-trained research clinicians will conduct 90-minute weekly coaching sessions with caregivers in the family's home or other convenient location. Caregivers will receive a written version of the program manual. Sessions will review information about social communication, infusing mutual gaze in social sensory routines, and using naturalistic developmental behavioral strategies. Interventionists will demonstrate intervention strategies and provide caregivers with practice feedback and self-reflection.
Pathways Parent Mediated Intervention without Mutual Gaze
Pathways-trained research clinicians will conduct 90-minute weekly coaching sessions with caregivers in the family's home or other convenient location. Caregivers will receive a written version of the program manual. Sessions will review information about social communication, social sensory routines, and naturalistic developmental behavioral strategies described in the program manual. Interventionists will demonstrate intervention strategies and provide caregivers with practice feedback and self-reflection.
Locations (1)
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, United States