Identifying language and reading disorders in bilingual children
Identification of Comorbid Language and Reading Disorders in SpanishEnglish Bilingual Children
This study is looking to help bilingual kids who speak Spanish and English by creating a new way to spot language and reading challenges early on, using a fun sentence repetition game to see how they understand and use language.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888421 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on early identification of developmental language disorders (DLD) and reading difficulties in bilingual children, particularly those who speak Spanish and English. The project aims to develop a new diagnostic tool that uses a sentence repetition task to assess children's grammatical and phonological processing abilities. By targeting bilingual children, the research seeks to address the lack of effective screening tools available for this population, which is crucial for timely intervention and support. The study will involve piloting this tool to evaluate its effectiveness in diagnosing DLD and dyslexia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are bilingual children aged 0-11 years who may be experiencing language or reading difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients who are not bilingual or who do not exhibit signs of language or reading disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early diagnosis and intervention for bilingual children at risk of language and reading disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results using similar diagnostic approaches for identifying language and reading disorders in bilingual populations.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pratt, Amy Susan — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Pratt, Amy Susan
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.