Research

This research study is comparing the home language environment of typically developing children to children with speech sound disorder.

This research study at Syracuse University is exploring the effects of different types of treatment that have shown to help children with speech sound disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech.

This study is attempting to learn more about the strengths and challenges children experience when they have a genetic diagnosis, including changes in the following genes: FOXP1, FOXP2, SETBP1 and KAT6A.

The study involves a summer camp during which treatment is provided. Children will be randomly assigned to receive 16 hours of individual ASSIST speech therapy.

A research study is being conducted by Case Western Reserve University on AAC use in children with childhood apraxia of speech.

A research study is being conducted by Case Western Reserve University on the speech, language, and reading decoding ability of school-age participants with a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech.

The main purpose of this study is to explore the link between genetic variations and speech and language in families.

The purpose of this study is to determine if starting therapy at very early ages can minimize or prevent speech & language problems in children with classic galactosemia.

This study trains parents of children aged birth to 4 ½ years with Classic Galactosemia, how to support their child’s communication and motor skills.

This study aims to document characteristics of motor disorders that are present in children who have a diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

This survey is documenting the impact of movement disorders in children across the US.

Research subjects are needed for an online study investigating seizures and communication.

This survey is exploring social and physical abilities/challenges in children with and without CAS.

This survey will determine the comfort level of SLPs around the world in diagnosing motor speech disorders.

This study is seeking parents and caregivers of 13-18-year-olds who use an AAC system to complete a survey regarding their perspectives and experiences.

Young adults with CAS and parents of children with CAS are needed to give info on their experiences to help educate nurses about CAS.

Researchers are asking for parents who have accessed mental health services for a child under 18 years of age to complete an anonymous survey.

This study is looking for SLPs with limited exposure to AAC to complete a survey on their perceptions and practices.

This study is offering free training to parents of children who are using an AAC device.

Caregivers of children who use AAC devices to communicate are needed to participate in a survey in order to improve collaboration between caregivers and their AAC inter-professional team.

This study is looking at the effectiveness of Dynamic therapy on children with CAS. It will provide an assessment, SLP training and therapy for young children.

Caregivers of highschoolers who use an iPad for communication are needed to participate in an interview to discuss their attitudes and beliefs around the iPad’s ease of use.

This study is exploring stress and stress management techniques through a survey of parents who have children with communication disorders.

This online study of children with CAS, aged 4-12 years, are looking to better understand the connection between music and language.

This study is looking for 2 5 year old children with CAS to participate in an assessment and 8 weeks of treatment to look at the effect of intensive treatment.

These researchers will work with children aged 3-4 years of age who have a severe speech impairment to improve their language skills through the use of AAC.

Canadian families of children with a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of developmental coordination disorder are invited to complete a survey on its impact.