Understanding cognitive processing in children with language disorders
Nonlinguistic cognitive processing commonalities among linguistically diverse learners with developmental language disorder
This study is looking at how kids aged 5 to 7 with developmental language disorder (DLD) think and process information compared to other kids, especially those who speak different languages like English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, to help improve how we understand and support their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896362 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children with developmental language disorder (DLD) process information compared to their peers. It focuses on children aged 5 to 7 from diverse language backgrounds, including English, Spanish-English, and Vietnamese-English speakers. By assessing cognitive skills like processing speed and working memory using nonlinguistic tasks, the study aims to identify common cognitive deficits that could help in diagnosing DLD more accurately. The findings could lead to better diagnostic tools and interventions tailored to the needs of linguistically diverse children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 5 to 7 years who are either typically developing or diagnosed with developmental language disorder.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 5 to 7 years or those without language processing issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the accuracy of diagnosing developmental language disorder in children from various linguistic backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying cognitive processing deficits in children with language disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ebert, Kerry Danahy — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Ebert, Kerry Danahy
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.