RECRUITING

Rural Autistic Individuals - Supporting Expression

Study Overview

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Description

This research study investigates how hand gestures can support language comprehension and communication skills of hearing speaking, non-speaking, and/or minimally verbal individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), who are especially disadvantaged by the lack of accessible services in their rural communities. Individuals with other cognitive profiles, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), ADHD, Dyslexia, and others are welcome too. The study uses methods of eye tracking and recording of brain activity to understand how hand gestures adapted from signs from American Sign Language, such as \[cry\], can promote successful understanding of words like "cry". The overarching goal is to help families effectively utilize gestures to support communication with their children.

Official Title

Rural Autistic Individuals - Supporting Expression

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-07
Study Completion:2027-07
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07054866

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:2 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 1.1 Confirmed (preferably) or suspected diagnosis of ASD (autism spectrum disorder), or a receptive language impairment (i.e., difficulties with comprehension, Developmental Language Disorder), or both. Additional diagnoses, including ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), are acceptable. Siblings and cousins of these individuals are also welcome.
  2. 2. Normal hearing and normal vision (or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts).
  3. 3. Ages 2+. 4. English as the dominant language of caregivers. 5. Caregivers who self-identify as living in a rural area. 6. The ability to verbally or physically respond is optional.
  1. * 1. Poor hearing. 2. Inborn or acquired brain damage.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Nadya N Modyanova, Ph.D.
CONTACT
406-848-1535
language-research@montana.edu
Bernadette McCrory, Ph.D.
CONTACT
406-994-2801
bernadette.mccrory@montana.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana, 59717
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Montana State University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-07
Study Completion Date2027-07

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-07
Study Completion Date2027-07

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Autism Disorder
  • Language Development Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Typical Development
  • Rural Health
  • Children
  • Neuroimaging
  • Eye Tracking
  • EEG
  • fNIRS