Retrieval-Based Word Learning in Developmental Language Disorder

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

28

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 16, 2022

Primary Completion Date

February 12, 2024

Study Completion Date

February 12, 2024

Conditions
Developmental Language DisorderSpecific Language ImpairmentLanguage Development
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Retrieval-based word learning: Expanding retrieval practice schedule

Learning sessions: Novel nouns and their meanings are practiced on Day 1. Retrieval trials will initially be immediate. In the expanding condition, the next two retrieval trials will each occur after 1 intervening word and then after 3 intervening words for the remainder of the session. This practice schedule is repeated the next day (Day 2).

BEHAVIORAL

Retrieval-based word learning: Standard retrieval practice schedule

Learning sessions: Novel nouns and their meanings are practiced on Day 1. Retrieval trials will initially be immediate. In the standard condition, all remaining retrieval trials will occur after 3 intervening words. This practice schedule is repeated the next day (Day 2).

Trial Locations (1)

47907

Purdue University, West Lafayette

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

NIH

lead

Purdue University

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