This study is looking at how well different ways of measuring language development work for young children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (like an iPad app to communicate). The study is testing an intervention called "AAC Generative Language Intervention," which involves giving and receiving language using AAC. You might be able to join if you are 42 to 60 months old, speak English, can say at least 25 words using any method, and can accurately pick picture symbols on an iPad app. You also need to have Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Apraxia of Speech, or another speech disorder, along with significant speech impairment. The main goal is to see how much a child's aided AAC utterance length (how long their sentences are using AAC) changes over 24 months. The study's current status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 60 participants. It aims to identify valid measures and contexts for aided language growth.

What's involved

Participants will receive 24 months of the Aided AAC Language Input/Output Intervention. The study will measure aided AAC utterance length at 24 months.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 24 months, which is when the primary endpoint is measured.

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