Investigating language development in children with communication challenges

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to systematically evaluate the psychometric properties of various aided language measures based on the Graphic Symbol Utterance and Sentence Development Framework. It will assess the effectiveness of these measures in capturing language growth in preschoolers with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other speech disorders who have undergone aided language intervention. The research will also identify the most effective contexts for eliciting aided language use, ultimately leading to reliable measures that can differentiate growth across different populations and dimensions of language acquisition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical Identification of Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy + Significant Speech Impairment
* Must Speak English as a Primary Language
* Must Be Able to Express At Least 25 Words (using any communication mode)
* Must Be Able to Accurately Select Picture Symbols on iPad Communication App with at Least 50% Accuracy
* Vision and Hearing within Functional Limits or Corrected to be within Functional Limits for Study Activities

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinical Diagnosis of Autism or Social Communication Disorder
* Primary Language Spoken is A Language Other than English

Where it's running

• University of Central Florida - Innovative Center
  Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jennifer Kent-Walsh, PhD
• Email: Jkentwalsh@ucf.edu
• Phone: 407-823-4800

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.