Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
Musical Rhythm Sensitivity to Scaffold Social Engagement in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
40 participants
Jul 3, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers. Toddlers receive either Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), an evidence-based NDBI that supports children's imitation and social communication skills, or a music-enhanced version of RIT. Throughout their participation in the intervention, toddlers will complete study procedures of viewing naturalistic videos of infant-directed singing and other social scenes while eye gaze data is collected.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder
- -36 months of age
Exclusion Criteria1
- Major hearing or visual impairment (e.g., congenital nystagmus), seizure disorder, genetic syndromes, or gestational age <=34 weeks.
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Interventions
As a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI), Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT) utilizes contingent imitation, linguistic mapping, modeling, prompting, and contingent reinforcement to train object and gesture imitation during play activities.
Music-enhanced imitation training uses music and rhythm to enhance the predictability and salience of the strategies utilized within the Reciprocal Imitation Training platform (i.e., contingent imitation, linguistic mapping, modeling, prompting, and contingent reinforcement to train object and gesture imitation during play activities).
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NCT05880225