New literacy program aims to help nonverbal children read and write better
NCT ID NCT07384156
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding extra decoding and encoding lessons to the ALLSTAR literacy program helps children aged 5-12 who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) improve their reading. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard ALLSTAR, the other gets ALLSTAR with extra lessons. Researchers will measure progress after 30 and 60 lessons using a special literacy test designed for children with minimal speech.
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The Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania, 16803, United States
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Active substance
ALLSTAR literacy program with Integrated Decoding and Encoding instruction
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more effective teaching method to help children with limited or no speech improve their reading and writing skills.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intervention is behavioral, and improvements may be modest or not sustained.
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