Investigating the Feasibility of a Sequential Language Strategy for Early Word Learning.
What is this project about?
This project focuses on evaluating how quickly and accurately parents of young toddlers can learn a language strategy called the See and Say Sequence. The See and Say Sequence combines features of responsivity with specific linguistic targets to support early word learning during parent-child interactions. We will measure the change in parents’ language in play samples conducted before and after learning this strategy.
You could be eligible if:
- Child is 15 to 24 months of age
- Child communicates with gestures and words
- Child says less than 100 words
- Child has no other diagnosis that influences his/her development
- Child’s caregiver primarily uses English with the child
- Child’s caregiver is willing to participate in brief parent training
Incentives for families:
- Learn a strategy from a clinically certified speech-language pathologist to support your child’s language development.
- $25 Amazon E-code
- Small book or toy for your child
Want To Learn More?
Contact Emily Harrington by email at APLab.illinois@gmail.com for more information.
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This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institutional Review Board (IRB #22624).