Language disorder

This study tested a program called Babble Boot Camp for babies with classic galactosemia, a rare condition that often causes speech and language problems. The program started when babies were 2 to 24 months old and involved weekly online coaching for parents from a speech therapi…

This study tested whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy (at least 2 hours daily, 5 days a week) helps people with long-term aphasia after a stroke communicate better in everyday situations. 156 participants with aphasia for at least 6 months were assigned to either immedi…

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 a therapy program called EMT en Español for Spanish-speaking toddlers (30-36 months old) with language delays. The program uses play and daily routines to help children learn words and sentences. 81 families took part, with some receiving the therapy and others …

This study tests whether a special technology tool can help deaf or hard-of-hearing children ages 3-10 improve their language skills. About 114 children will be randomly assigned to use the tool or continue their usual therapy. Researchers will measure changes in vocabulary, sent…

This study tested whether a computer program could predict which older patients (over 75) would have unnecessary days in the hospital. Researchers analyzed electronic health records from 102 patients in an acute geriatric unit. The goal was to create an algorithm that flags when …

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 examined how the frequency of speech therapy sessions affects speech and language outcomes in children. Researchers followed 39 children with speech or language disorders who were receiving individual therapy. They measured changes in articulation, vocabulary, and over…

This study looked at how the brain tracks speech sounds in healthy young adults. Researchers measured brain waves in English and Mandarin speakers to see how language experience and attention affect sound processing. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in hearing, …

This study looked at whether using feedback and spacing out practice sessions can help children aged 5 to 9 who are deaf or hard of hearing learn new words more efficiently. Thirteen children took part in word-learning exercises to see which methods worked best. The goal was to f…

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 looked at how the brain processes speech sounds in 25 people with language impairment or hearing loss. Researchers used e-learning games or hearing aids to see if these interventions change brain activity. The goal was to better understand the underlying problems and g…

This study uses eye-tracking technology to see how children with language development disorders process and remember sounds compared to typically developing children. Researchers will track eye movements while children perform language tasks to understand how their brains handle …

This study looked at whether asking children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) to talk about new words during storybook reading helps them learn and remember those words better. 48 kindergarteners aged 5-6 took part. Researchers compared three versions of book reading with …

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 much speech therapy is best for children aged 5 to 8 with language impairment. Fifty-nine kids were randomly assigned to receive therapy either once a week for 2 hours or four times a week for 30 minutes, over 10 weeks. The goal was to see which schedule …