Oral language interventions can improve language outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people who fail to develop language as expected face significant challenges in all aspects of life. Unfortunately, language disorders are common, either as a distinct condition (e.g., Developmental Language Disorder) or as a part of another neurodevelopmental condition (e.g., autism). Finding ways to attenuate language problems through intervention has the potential to yield great benefits not only for the individual but also for society as a whole.

Objectives

This meta-analytic review examined the effect of oral language interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Search methods

The last electronic search was conducted in April 2022.

Selection criteria

Intervention studies had to target language skills for children from 2 to

SUBMITTER: Donolato E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10680434 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature