Supporting families to improve early reading skills in children
Promoting Caregiver Implementation of an Effective Early Learning Intervention
This project looks at a reading program called STAR for young children with developmental language disorder (DLD) and how caregivers can best use it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11131214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The grant focuses on a program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) designed to boost early reading skills in young children, especially those with developmental language disorder (DLD). Researchers want to understand how well STAR works over time and how to best support parents and caregivers in using the program effectively. They will compare children whose caregivers use STAR with those who don't, and also explore different ways to encourage caregivers to stick with the program. The goal is to find the best strategies for families to help their children develop strong literacy skills and improve their reading outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young children with developmental language disorder (DLD) and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients without developmental language disorder or those outside the young age range may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide better ways for caregivers to help young children with developmental language disorder improve their reading and language skills.
How similar studies have performed: The STAR intervention has previously shown significant improvements in early-literacy skills and longer-term reading outcomes for children at-risk for reading difficulty.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Justice, Laura M. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Justice, Laura M.
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.