Measuring aided language development in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using an iPad communication app helps children with Down syndrome or cerebral palsy who have trouble speaking. It looks at how their language skills grow over time.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with Down syndrome or cerebral palsy and have significant trouble speaking.
- Speak English as your main language at home.
- Be able to say or show at least 25 words using any method (speech, signs, device).
- Be able to pick picture symbols on an iPad communication app correctly at least 50% of the time.
- Have vision and hearing that are good enough (or corrected with glasses or hearing aids) for study activities.
- Not have a diagnosis of autism or social communication disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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