Can simpler language therapy help kids with DLD? new study explores practical approaches
NCT ID NCT05099328
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
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 these methods work under ideal and typical conditions. The goal was to find more practical treatment options that could be used in everyday settings.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Recast therapy and syntax stories (book reading)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward more feasible, effective language therapy methods for children with DLD that can be used in real-world settings.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study focused on understanding how therapy is delivered, not on proving a new treatment works. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Locations
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, 19711, United States
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University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States