Specific learning disability

This completed study tested a digital app called Poppins Clinical in 306 children with dyslexia or other reading/writing learning disabilities. The app combines musical and cognitive exercises with reading training. One group used the app plus bi-monthly speech therapy, while the…

This study tested a speech therapy called ASSIST for children aged 4 to 9 with childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that makes it hard to plan speech movements. Fifty-one children received 16 hours of individual therapy using repetition and cues. The goal was to see if the the…

This study tested whether a pet therapy program, based on the Human Caring Theory, could reduce stress and improve social and communication skills in children aged 7-11 with speech and language disorders. Thirty-six children participated, with some receiving six sessions of anima…

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 looked at whether doing certain hand and body exercises could help children with nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) get better at using their hands and remembering where things are. Twenty children took part in 24 sessions of either one-sided or two-sided exercises. Th…

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 tested whether methylphenidate, a drug often used for ADHD, can help children aged 6 to 12 with childhood apraxia of speech speak more clearly. The trial involved 18 children who took the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The main goal was to see if the drug imp…

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 completed study looked at whether playing white noise during reading and writing tests helps children aged 8-13 with ADHD and specific learning disorders. Thirty children took the same tests twice—once with white noise and once without—to see if the sound improved their spee…

This completed study measured levels of certain brain chemicals (glutamate, nitric oxide, and L-arginine) in 40 children—some with specific learning disorder and some without. Researchers also gave neuropsychological tests to see if chemical levels relate to learning and thinking…

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…

This study looked at whether a school program called MindUP, which teaches mindfulness, can improve mental health and school performance in 5th to 8th graders. About 68 students from Alabama schools took part. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, attention, and stress to see …