Can early reading help kids who Can't speak? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07116200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether special reading lessons can help young children (ages 4-8) with intellectual disabilities who use pictures or devices to communicate. Researchers will compare different timing and combinations of reading programs in kindergarten and first grade. The goal is to see if these programs improve skills like letter sounds, vocabulary, and word recognition. 120 children will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 120 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * children diagnosed with intellectual disability, confirmed by multidisciplinary assessments carried out by the Child rehabilitations service or currently undergoing such an evaluation * ages 4-8 (the last year in kindergarten) * lack of functional speech and must use augmentative and alternative communication as the primary form of communication * have a (designated) special education kindergarten teacher Exclusion Criteria: * having a severe visual or hearing impairment * children who can decode syllables or words * children with severe physical disabilities prevent the children from being able to answer with their fingers, unless they can respond with eye pointing or signs
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Østfold University College
Halden, Østfold fylke, 1757, Norway
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