Word learning study for children with language delays
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether children with developmental language disorder learn new words better during book reading. It compares their learning to kids with typical language skills to find better teaching strategies.
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Who can take part
- Child has a language disorder or typical language skills confirmed by a language test.
- Child has normal hearing (will be checked).
- Child has no known brain injury or disease.
- Child has average or better nonverbal thinking skills (not in intellectual disability range).
- Child does not have autism (based on screening).
- Child is a native English speaker (can also speak another language).
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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