Online speech therapy for kids who struggle with the R sound
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new online treatment program designed to help children and teens improve their production of the R sound. It may be a good option if your child has difficulty saying the R sound and speaks English as their main language.
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Who can take part
- Must be between 8 years old and 17 years 11 months old.
- Must speak English as the main language (started learning by age 2).
- Must have difficulty saying the R sound correctly in words (less than 30% accurate on a test).
- Must be able to hear normal speech sounds (pass a hearing screening).
- Must not have a diagnosed developmental disability like autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome.
- Must not have other major speech or language problems beyond the R sound.
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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