The Effect of Semantic Support on Word Learning
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Language Development Disorders
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 2 – 4
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 32 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare word learning outcomes in late talking toddlers who are taught different types of words. The main question it aims to answer is if teaching words that come from categories that children already know (e.g., animals) will aid overall word learning. Children will take part in the Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage for Late Talkers (VAULT) word learning trea…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Native English Speaking
* Pass pure tone hearing screening or medical report of normal hearing
* 2-3 Years of age
* MCDI expressive scale \<10th percentile
Exclusion Criteria:
* Parental report of other diagnoses
* Enrolled in concurrent treatment elsewhere
* Nonverbal IQ \<…
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