Happy Talk Communication Study for Young Children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a program called Happy Talk that helps young children with speaking, language, and communication. It is for certain schools and preschools in Ireland that support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Who can take part
- The pre/school must be in a Health Services Executive (HSE) area that is receiving support for the study.
- The school must be a DEIS school, which is a school that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- If it is a preschool, it must be connected to a DEIS school or be a Child and Family Resource Centre.
- Pre/schools outside the supported HSE areas cannot participate.
- Schools that are not DEIS schools cannot participate.
Quick eligibility check
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