Can computer exercises fix a Child's 'R' sound?
NCT ID NCT04858035
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested an online program that trains children aged 9 to 15 with speech sound errors to better hear and judge the /r/ sound. Ten children completed computerized exercises where they listened to correct and incorrect /r/ sounds and got feedback. The goal was to see if improving their ear for /r/ would also help them say it correctly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
perceptual training (computerized auditory exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, at-home training method to help children with speech sound disorders produce the /r/ sound more accurately.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 10 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The training focuses on perception, and it's unclear if that will reliably improve actual speech production.
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Montclair State University- Online Research Study
Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 07043, United States