Familial developmental dysphasia

This study tested a six-week summer camp program to help children aged 4-6 with developmental language disorder improve their grammar. 24 children received language therapy during the camp and were tested again six weeks later to see if they kept their new skills. The goal was to…

This study tested whether an online reading game called Grapholearn helps Swedish children with developmental language disorder (DLD) improve their reading skills. 67 children played the game for 5 weeks, and their progress was compared to children who played a math game or atten…

This study looked at whether asking children with developmental language disorder to repeatedly recall new words helps them learn better than just hearing the words. Twenty-seven 4- and 5-year-olds learned made-up words during storybook reading. The goal was to see if retrieval p…

This study tested a new support group program for parents of children aged 5-12 with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Eleven caregivers joined online group sessions to share experiences and learn. Researchers interviewed participants and surveyed them to see if the program …

This completed study looked at sleep problems in over 1,100 children and adults with specific learning disabilities (like dyslexia or dyspraxia), with or without ADHD. Participants filled out online questionnaires about their sleep habits. The goal was to find out how common diff…

This study looked at two ways to help children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) improve their grammar: recast therapy (where a therapist corrects the child's speech) and reading specially designed stories. Researchers worked with 137 children aged 4-9 to see how well th…

This study tested a small-group program called 'Let's Know!' to see if it helps first graders with weak oral language skills. 22 children participated. The program focused on vocabulary, making inferences, and understanding stories. The goal was to see if the program could improv…

This study explores how parents' own language skills influence the quality of early language interactions with their children, especially those with language delays or autism. Researchers trained 156 parents using a program called Enhanced Milieu Teaching, which teaches responsiv…

This study looked at how toddlers with developmental language disorder (DLD) learn sound patterns. Researchers tested 105 toddlers to see if adding meaning to sounds helps or hinders learning. The goal is to better understand language difficulties and create earlier, more effecti…

This study looked at how children with developmental language disorder (DLD) learn patterns in sounds and grammar. Researchers tested over 900 adults and children to see if a general difficulty with learning sequences links problems in both areas. The goal is to create better ear…