Understanding how children with language disorders manage their emotions
Official title: Emotion Regulation in Children with Developmental Language Disorder
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11085062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how kids and teens with developmental language disorder manage their emotions, to better understand their struggles and help them get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $49,538 |
| NIH project number | 5F31DC021877-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11085062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-21 diagnosed with developmental language disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without developmental language disorders or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges children and adolescents with developmental language disorder face in regulating their emotions. It aims to identify the specific emotional regulation difficulties these individuals experience, which may contribute to higher rates of mental health issues. The study will utilize various methods to assess emotional regulation beyond just parent reports, focusing on internal processes and different contexts that affect emotional responses. By gaining a deeper understanding of these challenges, the research seeks to inform better support strategies for affected children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional support and interventions for children with developmental language disorders, potentially reducing their risk of mental health problems.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on emotional regulation in children with developmental language disorders, studies in related areas suggest that understanding emotional processes can lead to meaningful interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berrier, Taylor Bryant — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Berrier, Taylor Bryant
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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.