Current Studies
Verb Learning Research Study
Children with language difficulties often have a hard time learning new vocabulary words. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how to grow children's vocabularies by teaching children with language difficulties verbs that are hard to learn. Children will complete a variety of assessments as well as play a series of games on the computer guided by the researcher.
Who: Children with language difficulties. Your child may have difficulties with language if they:
- Have difficulty following directions or staying on task
- Act out or become quiet in social settings
- Are having a hard time learning to read or write
- Need extra support at school
Age: 5-8 years old
Compensation: Up to $90 cash, five small prizes, and a free hearing and language evaluation
Time: 6 hours total across five sessions. The first session is a qualification session. Additional sessions will be scheduled if your child qualifies.
Visit Type: In-person
Locations:
- Boys Town National Research Hospital – Downtown
555 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68131
- Boys Town Speech-Language Clinic
14015 Flanagan Blvd
Boys Town, NE 68010
- A local library near you!
Additional Requirements: Children should have normal hearing and have been exposed to English since birth.
Interested in participating?
For more information, call 531-355-5695, email
elk.lab@boystown.org or complete the study interest form.
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