A Developmental Framework For Linking Phonological And Morpho-syntactic Sequential Pattern Rules In Developmental Language Disorder: Production

Summary

The broad aim of this clinical study is to assess the hypothesis that morphological and phonological deficits are linked by a broader deficit in sequential pattern learning. This hypothesis applies to learning in general, but is especially critical as an avenue for developing earlier assessments and more powerful interventions for children with developmental language disorder (DLD; also known as specific language impairment). Other populations, such as at-risk toddlers, may also benefit from this new approach.

Description

Eligibility

Age range

4–8 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Other
  Sensitivity to phonological rules

  Assess whether children with developmental language disorder (DLD) are sensitive to different phonological patterns that are predicted to align with development of morphosyntax or the lexicon; children with speech sound disorder (SSD) are not predicted to be sensitive to the same phonological patterns.

• Other
  Sensitivity to semantic category cues.

  Assess whether all children, including those with DLD, show improved learning of OR rules when a semantic category cue is used.

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