Testing Two Versions of a Parent-Led Autism Program for Young Hispanic Children
Compares two versions of a parent-mediated program for young Hispanic autistic children.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Meeting the Needs of Young Hispanic Autistic Children
Key facts
- Where
- Dallas, Lawrence, and Richardson, United StatesSee the 3 sites
Where in United States
- Catholic Charities of DallasDallas, United StatesTaking people
- University of KansasLawrence, United StatesNo longer taking part
- University of Texas at DallasRichardson, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- Trial code
- NCT06733584
- Record updated
- 5 June 2026
- Original description
Purpose of the Study: The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a technique called the "mutual gaze procedure" used in a Culturally and Linguistically Responsive adaptation of Pathways Early Intervention (CLR-Pathways) is the key to improving social communication, language, and everyday skills in young (18-42 months) Hispanic autistic children experiencing low income.Read full original descriptionShow less
Meeting the Needs of Young Hispanic Autistic Children: Developing a Culturally and Linguistically Sensitive Intervention to Alleviate Core Social Challenges
Purpose of the Study: The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a technique called the "mutual gaze procedure" used in a Culturally and Linguistically Responsive adaptation of Pathways Early Intervention (CLR-Pathways) is the key to improving social communication, language, and everyday skills in young (18-42 months) Hispanic autistic children experiencing low income.
What Will Happen: Researchers will compare two versions of CLR-Pathways.
* Version 1: Includes mutual gaze strategies. * Version 2: Does not include mutual gaze strategies.
What to Expect: Participants will:
* Attend 16 sessions (or 18 weeks if there are cancellations) of Pathways Intervention, each lasting 1.5 hours. * Come to the clinic for a developmental check-up three times: before starting Pathways, right after completing Pathways, and three months after finishing Pathways.
Inclusion: Children must be from a Hispanic family experiencing low income, defined as having an income-to-needs ratio of < 320% of the federal poverty level, determined by their household size; Children must be between 18-42 months old at the start of the study; Children must have no other known neurological or genetic concerns or disorders determined by parent report; Children must receive a Calibrated Severity Score (CSS) of 4 or higher on the Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) administered by a qualified bilingual assessment associate; Families must have a primary home language of English and/or Spanish.
Exclusion: Children whose parents report they have any other known neurological or genetic concerns or disorders; Children younger than 18 months or older than 42 months at the start of the study; Children who are from a family that is not Hispanic and/or does not have an income-to-needs ratio of < 320% of the federal poverty level, determined by their household size; Children who receive a Calibrated Severity Score (CSS) lower than 4 on the ADOS-2; Families who do not have English or Spanish as a primary home language.