Investigating language skills in children with Developmental Language Disorder across different English dialects
Disorder within Dialects: An Expanded Test of Tense and Agreement in Sentence Recall for Children with DLD
This study is looking to help children with Developmental Language Disorder who speak different kinds of English, like African American English, by creating a new way to check how well they can remember and use sentences, making sure it fits their unique way of speaking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867436 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) who speak nonmainstream dialects of English, such as African American English. It aims to develop and validate a new sentence recall task that assesses tense and agreement deficits in these children, ensuring that their unique dialectal features are considered in clinical assessments. By including a wider range of dialects, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment approaches for children with DLD. The research will involve testing this new task with children from diverse linguistic backgrounds to ensure its effectiveness and applicability in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder and speak nonmainstream dialects of English.
Not a fit: Children who do not have Developmental Language Disorder or who speak only mainstream dialects of English may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for children with DLD who speak nonmainstream dialects.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using dialect-informed assessments for children with DLD, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oetting, Janna B — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Oetting, Janna B
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.