Training Language and Literacy for Children Who Use CIs



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Other Indications, Other Indications
Therapuetic Areas:Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:5 - 7
Updated:7/13/2018
Start Date:July 1, 2016
End Date:June 2021

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Training-Induced Language and Literacy Improvement in Children With Cochlear Implants

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of computer games to improve language and
literacy outcomes for children who have hearing loss. Children will be assigned to one of
four conditions: phonological awareness training, working memory training, phonological
awareness + working memory training, or active control.

Both phonological awareness and working memory are known to be important for children's
language and literacy learning. Though there are computer games that claim to improve
phonological awareness and working memory, it is unknown if these games will improve language
and literacy skills for children who have hearing loss.

The investigators will first determine if the games are effective for improving language and
phonological awareness in children with hearing loss relative to an active control condition.
Secondly, the investigators will determine if gains in phonological awareness and working
memory translate into gains in language and literacy skills relative to active control.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Prelingual hearing loss

- Use of amplification device (hearing aid and/or cochlear implant) for at least one
year

- Able to visit the clinic 3x/week for 12 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

- No developmental delays (Down's syndrome, Autism spectrum disorder)
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Evanston, Illinois 60208
Principal Investigator: Megan Roberts, PhD
Phone: 847-491-3183
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Tallahassee, Florida 32306
Principal Investigator: Erin Ingvalson, PhD
Phone: 850-644-2238
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