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 are at risk for language delays improve their 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-10917736 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a targeted intervention can enhance vocabulary and grammar in preschoolers at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD). The approach involves a hybrid method that combines Enhanced Milieu Teaching with a focus on sentence structure, implemented by both parents and therapists. By enrolling children around 30 months old, the study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention compared to a control group. The goal is to provide sustained support to maximize language outcomes for these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-aged children, specifically around 30 months old, who are at risk for developmental language disorder.
Not a fit: Children who do not exhibit signs of language delays or who are older than the targeted age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve language skills and academic outcomes for preschoolers with developmental language disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that naturalistic interventions can improve language skills in young children, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
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.