Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial of parent-delivered early language intervention for children with Down syndrome (PACT-DS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, affecting 700-800 babies annually in the UK (Wu J, Morris J, Eur J Hum Genet 21:1016-9, 2013). Children with Down syndrome have difficulties developing language skills. These difficulties can have long-term negative consequences for all aspects of their lives including social development, education and employment opportunities, and emotional wellbeing and mental health (Irwin LG et. al 2007). These aspects all have the potential to be improved through targeted early language intervention. Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a parent-delivered early language teaching programme for typically developing pre-school children at risk of language delays. A previous project (Burgoyne K, J Child Psycho

SUBMITTER: Burgoyne K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10702108 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature