Tablet for helping children with rare genetic conditions communicate
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether a speech-generating tablet (like an iPad with a communication app) can help children with rare genetic conditions who are minimally verbal (using fewer than 50 words) to communicate better. If your child fits the criteria, they could get a device and training to see if it helps them express themselves more easily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 12 years old.
- They must have a confirmed rare genetic disorder.
- They should be able to tap on an iPad (by themselves or copying you) and have enough hearing to use the device.
- Your child should be 'minimally verbal' — meaning they use fewer than 50 different words or short phrases on their own.
- They should not already be using a speech-generating device every day as their main way to talk.
- Your family needs to live in the state of Victoria, Australia, and be comfortable with English for the therapy sessions.
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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