Learning Disabilities Translational Science Collective: Building on the Florida LDRC
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-11401763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide effort to turn how we identify and treat reading and language difficulties in kids into real-world help at school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2006 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,779,729 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD052120-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401763 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 who show early signs of reading difficulty and are at risk for specific learning disabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Children without reading challenges or those not engaged in intervention pathways may experience no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports multi-disciplinary teams at Florida State University to connect discovery about learning disabilities with practical classroom tools. It uses a translational science framework across several projects and cores to improve identification, classification, and intervention responsiveness for children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in reading and language. The work combines data management, engagement with communities, and administrative support to move findings from research into tools that educators, parents, and clinicians can use. By focusing on high-risk groups and environmental influences, the center aims to reduce dropout risk and improve long-term educational outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to earlier, more accurate identification of SLD and more effective classroom-based interventions for struggling readers.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work at the Florida Learning Disabilities Research Center informs this translational effort, with ongoing evidence guiding progress.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patton-Terry, Nicole Sandi — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Patton-Terry, Nicole Sandi
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.