Investigating rhythmic grouping in children with developmental language disorder
Rhythmic Grouping in Developmental Language Disorder
This study is looking at how kids aged 7 to 8 with developmental language disorder (DLD) understand rhythm in music and language by having them do fun activities like drumming and talking, with the goal of finding new ways to help them improve their communication skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Dallas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richardson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074523 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how children aged 7 to 8 with developmental language disorder (DLD) process rhythm in both language and music. The study will involve engaging these children in drumming and spoken language tasks to assess their rhythmic grouping abilities. By examining how these abilities may differ between music and language, the research aims to identify potential learning pathways for improving language skills in children with DLD. The findings could help in developing targeted interventions to support these children's communication abilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 7 to 8 diagnosed with developmental language disorder.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 7 to 8 or those without developmental language disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for improving language skills in children with developmental language disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in exploring the connections between music and language processing in children, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Richardson, United States
- University of Texas Dallas — Richardson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreidler, Kathryn V — University of Texas Dallas
- Study coordinator: Kreidler, Kathryn V
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.