Randomized Trial of a Population-Based, Home-Delivered Intervention for Preschool Language Delay

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Authors

Melissa Wake · Royal Children's Hospital

Sherryn Tobin · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Penny Levickis · University of Melbourne

Lisa Gold · Deakin University

Obioha C. Ukoumunne · University of Exeter

Naomi Zens · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Sharon Goldfeld ·

Abstract

A standardized yet flexible 18-session language intervention was successfully delivered by non-specialist staff, found to be acceptable and feasible, and has the potential to improve long-term consequences of early language delay within a public health framework.

Topics & Keywords

Language Development and Disorders Infant Development and Preterm Care Family and Disability Support Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 132, Issue 4, pp. e895-e904

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-3878

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