Using exercise to help children with communication difficulties
Exercise as Treatment in Children with Communication Impairments
This study is looking at how exercise can help kids with developmental language disorder improve their communication and movement skills, and it’s designed for children who struggle with these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marquette University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10642857 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how physical exercise can improve communication and motor skills in children with developmental language disorder (DLD). It aims to assess the current motor performance and fitness levels of these children and then test the effectiveness of exercise as a treatment. By focusing on the whole child rather than treating communication and motor skills separately, the study seeks to uncover potential benefits that could arise from a more integrated approach. The research will involve a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the outcomes of exercise on cognitive-linguistic and motor improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 3 to 10 years who have been diagnosed with developmental language disorder and may also exhibit motor deficits.
Not a fit: Children who do not have communication impairments or those with severe cognitive disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel treatment option that enhances both communication and physical abilities in children with DLD.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating exercise into treatment for communication impairments is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in using physical activity to enhance cognitive and motor skills in other populations.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Marquette University — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iuzzini-Seigel, Jenya — Marquette University
- Study coordinator: Iuzzini-Seigel, Jenya
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.