Effects of a computer-assisted language intervention in a rural Nevada center.
A computer-assisted language intervention, Fast ForWord-Language (FFW-L), was tested at a rural Nevada center in a group of children (Grades 2-12) referred by parents and teachers to assess enhancement of language skills. Given conflicting results from previous studies, language scores were measured using Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Third Edition (CELF-3) before and after the FFW-L intervention. 58 children's CELF-3 postintervention scores were adjusted for age-specific expected changes and compared with pretest scores. Adjusted scores increased in both receptive and expressive domains of the CELF-3. Children with prior diagnoses of language and/or learning impairment did not differ from other referrals on adjusted CELF-3 adjusted gain scores after treatment. Thus the Fast ForWord-Language intervention may benefit a much broader group of children referred by parents and teachers for language or reading problems.
Krumpe
Jo Anne
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Department of Educational Psychology University of Nevada, Reno, USA. jkrumpe@carson.k12.nv.us
Harlow
Steven
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002663:Child Language; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007807:Language Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009505:Nevada; D012424:Rural Population; D012984:Software; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome