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Training Inner Speech in Children with Developmental Language Disorder

Launched by MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Mar 14, 2025

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Current as of April 22, 2025

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This project aims to determine the impact of modeling verbal mediation on the executive function (EF) of shifting in school-aged children with DLD. The investigators will determine the effect of modeling verbal mediation on the use of verbal mediation (Aim 1) and behavioral and electrophysiological measures of shifting (Aim 2). Because accuracy and reaction time are not direct measures of the cognitive process that leads to shifting, they will be supplemented with an electrophysiological marker of shifting that reflects real-time cue processing.

PARTICIPANTS: Seventy-five children (N = 75)...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion criteria (children with developmental language disorder; DLD):
  • Age 8;0-9;11 years English as the primary language
  • Pass hearing screen bilaterally (20 dB HL, at 1K, 2K, \& 4K)
  • TILLS Identification Core Score \< 34
  • Inclusion criteria (children with typical development; TD):
  • Age 8;0-9;11 years English as the primary language
  • Pass hearing screen bilaterally (20 dB HL, at 1K, 2K, \& 4K)
  • TILLS Identification Core Score \> or = 34
  • Exclusion criteria (DLD \& TD groups):
  • KBIT-2 Fluid Subtest Standard Score \< 70
  • ADHD, Autism, TBI, or other neurological deficits or disorders

About Mgh Institute Of Health Professions

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative education, research, and clinical practice. Affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, the Institute focuses on interprofessional collaboration and interdisciplinary education, preparing healthcare professionals to meet the dynamic needs of diverse patient populations. With a commitment to evidence-based practice and community engagement, the MGH Institute conducts clinical trials that contribute to the enhancement of health outcomes and the advancement of medical knowledge, fostering a culture of inquiry and excellence in the healthcare field.

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