Exploring storytelling practices of bilingual Mexican-American children with language disorders
Documenting the Home and Community Storytelling Practices of Mexican-American Bilingual Children with Developmental Language Disorder
This study looks at how bilingual Mexican-American kids with language challenges tell stories, aiming to find the best ways to understand their unique ways of expressing themselves and improve support for them in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903548 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the storytelling practices of bilingual Mexican-American children who have developmental language disorders (DLD). It aims to document the unique ways these children express themselves through storytelling, using ethnographic observations, interviews, and surveys. By comparing culturally relevant assessment tools with traditional measures, the research seeks to identify which methods more accurately reflect the linguistic abilities of these children. This approach emphasizes the importance of culturally competent assessments in education for bilingual Latinx children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are bilingual Mexican-American children aged 0-11 who have been diagnosed with developmental language disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Spanish or are not part of the bilingual Mexican-American community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally appropriate assessment tools for bilingual children with language disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored assessment tools can improve educational outcomes for bilingual children, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Granados Vargas, Alejandro — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Granados Vargas, Alejandro
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.