Word by Word: Building Sentences with Preschoolers who use AAC

The purpose of this study is to help preschoolers with severe speech impairments improve their language skills. Children eligible to participate in this study: (a) have a speech impairment, (b) could benefit from using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and (c) are 3 to 5 years old.

Inclusion Qualifications:

Children with Down syndrome 3-5 years old and speech impairment, resulting in speech that is difficult to understand.
Children ages 3-4 years old with typical receptive language skills and speech impairment, resulting in speech that is difficult to understand.

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:

Children with speech that is clear and easily understood
Children with Down syndrome younger than 3.0 and older than 5 years 11 months
Children without Down syndrome younger than 3.0 and older than 4 years 11 months
Children presenting with autism

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