Speech therapy for children who struggle with the /s/ sound
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment program for children aged 7 to 11 who have trouble saying the /s/ sound. It's done over Zoom with a computer, and researchers will check if the therapy helps improve their speech.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You or your child is between 7 and 11 years old.
- They have difficulty saying the /s/ sound correctly.
- English is their main language and they started learning it before age 3.
- They have no hearing loss or other developmental diagnosis (ADHD/ADD is allowed).
- You have a Windows or Apple computer with internet access for Zoom sessions.
- They do not have orthodontic braces or appliances that stop their tongue from touching the roof of their mouth.
- You and your child agree to recording of 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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