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Anne Bragard1, Marie-Anne Schelstraete, Perrine Snyers
1Psychological Sciences Research Institute, University of Louvain, Belgium. anne.bragard@uclouvain.be
This study found that a combined phonological and semantic intervention significantly reduced word-finding difficulties (WFDs) in children with specific language impairment. These improvements were long-lasting and tailored to individual linguistic profiles.
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Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Child Language Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Specific language impairment (SLI) often presents with word-finding difficulties (WFDs).
- Effective interventions for WFDs in children with SLI are crucial for improving communication.
- Understanding the differential impact of phonological and semantic interventions is key.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a combined phonological and semantic intervention for children with SLI and WFDs.
- To assess the effectiveness and long-term impact of the intervention on lexical access.
- To explore the relationship between intervention response and individual linguistic profiles.
Main Methods:
- A multiple single-case design was used with 4 children (ages 9;6 to 13;9) diagnosed with WFDs.
- Intervention involved distinct phonological and semantic training components for specific word sets.
- Picture-naming tests were administered at pre- and post-intervention to measure lexical access outcomes.
Main Results:
- Three out of four children showed significant reductions in WFDs for trained words after 6 intervention sessions.
- Sustained improvements were observed at posttest and 6 months later, specifically for intervention-treated words.
- Individual responses varied, suggesting a link between linguistic profiles and intervention effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The combined phonological and semantic intervention demonstrated efficacy in achieving lasting reductions in children's WFDs.
- Tailoring interventions based on a child's unique linguistic profile is essential for optimizing outcomes.
- Further research is warranted to explore personalized approaches in speech and language therapy for WFDs.