Language and Dyslexia Screening for Children: A Quick Check in Practice
Official title: Language and Dyslexia Screening Questionnaire
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11450187 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new screening questionnaire is being tested in pediatric clinics to quickly identify possible dyslexia and language delays in children who speak English or Spanish.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $699,204 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC022876-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11450187 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-20 years who are seen in pediatric healthcare settings and are English- or Spanish-speaking.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not at risk for dyslexia or developmental language disorder, or those not using LDYSQ in participating clinics, may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project will validate and implement the Language and Dyslexia Screening Questionnaire (LDYSQ) in real-world pediatric settings, focusing on English- and Spanish-speaking children in Arizona and Florida. Researchers will test the tool's accuracy across diverse communities and work on how clinics can adopt it using a structured implementation framework. The study combines a short validation phase with real-world testing and feedback from doctors, families, and schools to refine how results are shared and used. By streamlining screening, this work aims to catch reading and language difficulties early to support better educational outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children who need help could be identified earlier, leading to timely assessments and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous tools for screening language and reading issues have improved early detection when integrated into care routines.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gray, Shelley I, Phd, Ccc-Slp — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Gray, Shelley I, Phd, Ccc-Slp
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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.