Improving outcomes of preschool language delay in the community: Randomised trial [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Melissa Wake (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Lisa Gold ,  Dr Jemma Skeat ,  Prof James Law ,  Prof Sharon Goldfeld
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Brief description 7-15% of preschool children have language delay, so are vulnerable to poor lifelong academic, social and economic outcomes. Small trials suggest that intervention helps. This randomized trial aims to find out the population costs and benefits of optimized intervention for 4 year olds following systematic identification of language delay. Because we have studied the 1500 participants since infancy, the trial could also shed light on why some children respond better than others to treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 927,327.66

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant