Improving early literacy skills in children with language disorders through caregiver support
Promoting Caregiver Implementation of an Effective Early Learning Intervention
This study is looking at how a program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) can help young children with developmental language disorder improve their reading skills, and it aims to find out the best ways to support caregivers in using this program with their kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883562 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of the Sit Together and Read (STAR) intervention, designed to enhance literacy skills in young children with developmental language disorder (DLD). It focuses on how caregivers can be supported to implement this intervention effectively, using behavior-change strategies. Over five years, the study will involve 320 caregiver-child pairs, assessing both immediate and long-term literacy outcomes. The goal is to understand how caregiver involvement can strengthen the intervention's impact on children's reading abilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with developmental language disorder and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have developmental language disorders or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve literacy outcomes for children with developmental language disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that caregiver involvement in early literacy interventions can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Justice, Laura M. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Justice, Laura M.
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.