Let's Know! for Speech Delay
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Oral language skills are vital for reading comprehension. Some children, however, are at increased risk for reading comprehension difficulties due to underlying oral language deficits. School-based interventions that target children's abilities to understand and produce spoken language have shown positive effects for improving language and reading comprehension of children with typical development and those at-risk for language disorders, so it is likely that they will benefit children with low oral language skills.The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a small-group intervention for improve language skills in first grade students with low oral language skills.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
How is the treatment Let's Know! unique for speech delay?
The Let's Know! treatment for speech delay is unique because it focuses on early intervention and structured management to improve speech and language outcomes, which is crucial for preventing negative impacts on literacy and social development. Unlike some approaches that may delay action, Let's Know! emphasizes timely detection and intervention to address the underlying causes of speech delay.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Let's Know! for speech delay?
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for first grade students who struggle with oral language skills, which may affect their reading comprehension. It's designed to help those at risk for Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Acquired Language Disorder, or Speech Delay.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a 10-week small-group multi-component intervention to improve vocabulary, text structure knowledge, inferencing, and comprehension monitoring
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for language comprehension outcomes after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Let's Know!
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Arizona State University
Lead Sponsor