Measuring Aided Language Development

Description

The focus of the current study is to systematically investigate the psychometric properties of a range of aided language measures, which are based on the Graphic Symbol Utterance and Sentence Development Framework (Binger \& Kent-Walsh).

Conditions

Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Apraxia of Speech, Speech Sound Disorder, Speech Disorders in Children, Speech and Language Disorder

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Study overview

The focus of the current study is to systematically investigate the psychometric properties of a range of aided language measures, which are based on the Graphic Symbol Utterance and Sentence Development Framework (Binger \& Kent-Walsh).

Measuring Aided Language Development

Measuring Aided Language Development

Condition
Down Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Orlando

University of Central Florida - Innovative Center, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32826

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Clinical Identification of Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy + Significant Speech Impairment
  • * Must Speak English as a Primary Language
  • * Must Be Able to Express At Least 25 Words (using any communication mode)
  • * Must Be Able to Accurately Select Picture Symbols on iPad Communication App with at Least 50% Accuracy
  • * Vision and Hearing within Functional Limits or Corrected to be within Functional Limits for Study Activities
  • * Clinical Diagnosis of Autism or Social Communication Disorder
  • * Primary Language Spoken is A Language Other than English

Ages Eligible for Study

42 Months to 60 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Central Florida,

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31