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Area of Science:

Speech and Language Pathology
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology

Background:

Early vocabulary knowledge is crucial for academic and literacy development.
Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) benefit from targeted word learning interventions.
Retrieval-based training enhances word learning and retention in individuals with DLD.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of combined retrieval- and criterion-based word learning training for children with DLD.
To assess if this combined approach improves word learning efficiency and retention in young children with DLD.

Main Methods:

A pilot study involved teaching words to preschool and kindergarten children with DLD (N=7).
Intervention utilized retrieval-based training (recalling word forms and meanings) and a criterion-based approach (mastery over two sessions).
Learning was assessed post-training, with retention evaluated at 2- and 8-week delays.

Main Results:

The combined approach was effective for six out of seven children with DLD.
Children showed better learning and retention of word forms compared to meanings.
Meeting training criteria for a word positively correlated with long-term retention.

Conclusions:

A retrieval- and criterion-based training strategy is a promising approach for supporting word learning in children with DLD.
This method appears feasible and effective for DLD interventions.
Further research is recommended to optimize the implementation of these training strategies.