Can simple language help young kids with Down syndrome learn?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using simpler language helps children with Down syndrome understand and learn better. It is for children ages 2 to 7 who speak English as their main language.
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Who can take part
- Your child has Down syndrome.
- Your child's main language is English.
- Your child is between 2 and 7 years old.
- Your child does not have an acquired brain injury.
- Your child does not have cerebral palsy.
- Your child does not have an uncorrected vision or hearing problem.
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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