Emergent Multi-Class Imitation Training
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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder
In brief
The goals of this project are to (a) incorporate empirical findings on imitation training and learning in autistic children into a comprehensive protocol for Applied Behavior Analysis practitioners designed to rapidly facilitate generalized imitation called Emergent Multi-Class Imitation Training (EMIT), and (b) collect pilot data on the efficacy of EMIT with a small sample of autistic children. EMIT will incorporate several features that are grounded in prior research including: (a) evidence-based procedures for establishing trained matching relations (a pre-requisite to generalized imitation), (b) concurrent training of different response types (e.g., motor imitation, object imitation, vocal imitation) to address restricted generalization, (c) multiple manipulative object imitation training, (d) evidence-based procedures for remediating slow acquisition, and (e) frequent tests for the emergence of generalized imitation. EMIT will be the first protocol designed for clinical use that reflects research findings on imitation learning spanning almost five decades.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05849376
- Run by
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2022-03-27
- Expected to finish
- 2027-08-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-19
Who can join
Age: 1 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Age 5 or under
- Maximum score of 40 on Motor Vocal Imitation Assessment
- Demonstrates identity matching above chance levels
You may not qualify if…
- Diagnosis of intellectual disability
- Diagnosis of certain conditions that impact motor function (e.g., cerebral palsy)
- Visual impairment
- Hearing impairment
Where it is running
- Rutgers University — New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
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