Kids Ages 4-5 With Speech-Language Delays Needed for Word Learning Study

Researchers from Purdue University are inviting families with 4-5 year-old children to join a study to better understand how children learn new words.

This study is looking for children who are behind in their language development.  You, your child's preschool teacher, or a speech therapist may be concerned about your child's progress learning language.

For example, your child may qualify if you answer yes to some or all of these questions:

  1. Did your child start talking later than other children? Did they receive early intervention?
  2. Does your child say sentences that are short, and have missing words (such as "Where him go?", "Her like candy")
  3. Is your child hard to understand because they can't pronounce some sounds? Do they receive speech therapy now?
  4. Does your child have trouble following directions?

Study participation involves your child attending in-person study visits at the location of your choice:

  • the Purdue Child Language Lab on the West Lafayette campus  OR
  • the Purdue SLHS Research Lab on Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis, IN.

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