Improving language skills in preschoolers with developmental language disorder
Maximizing outcomes for preschoolers with developmental language disorder: testing the effects of a sequentially targeted naturalistic intervention
This study is looking at how a special program can help preschoolers who might struggle with language learn better vocabulary and grammar, with support from both their parents and therapists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656032 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a specific intervention can enhance vocabulary and grammar in preschoolers who are at risk for developmental language disorders. The approach involves a hybrid intervention that combines Enhanced Milieu Teaching with a focus on sentence structure, implemented by both parents and therapists. The study will compare the outcomes of children receiving this intervention to those in a control group, aiming to determine the effectiveness of sustained early intervention on language development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-aged children, around 30 months old, who are at risk for developmental language disorders.
Not a fit: Children who do not have developmental language disorders or those with other significant developmental concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved language skills and better academic and social outcomes for preschoolers with developmental language disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that brief naturalistic interventions can improve vocabulary in toddlers, but this study aims to explore a novel, sustained approach to maximize language outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaiser, Ann P. — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Kaiser, Ann P.
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.