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Unlocking the Secrets of French Determiner Phrase Production in Children with Developmental Language Disorder

Unlocking the Secrets of French Determiner Phrase Production in Children with Developmental Language Disorder

As a speech-language pathologist dedicated to data-driven decision-making, I am excited to share insights from a fascinating research study on determiner phrase production in French-speaking children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). The study, titled "Elicited and Spontaneous Determiner Phrase Production in French-Speaking Children With Developmental Language Disorder," provides valuable findings that can significantly enhance our practice and outcomes for children.

Understanding the nuances of determiner phrase production in children with DLD is crucial for developing effective therapeutic interventions. This research contrasts elicitation and spontaneous speech data in French-speaking children with DLD and their typically developing peers, focusing on determiner phrase and gender agreement.

Key Findings

The study involved eight French-speaking children with DLD and age-matched or language-matched controls. The researchers employed an elicitation task for complex noun-phrases with one or two adjectives and analyzed a spontaneous speech sample of 200 utterances containing determiner phrases. Here are the main findings:

Implications for Practice

As practitioners, we can leverage these findings to improve our assessment and intervention strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, further research is essential to deepen our understanding of determiner phrase production in children with DLD. Larger sample sizes and diverse linguistic contexts can help validate and expand upon these findings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Elicited and Spontaneous Determiner Phrase Production in French-Speaking Children With Developmental Language Disorder.

By staying informed and incorporating research-based practices, we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of children with DLD. Let's embrace the power of data-driven decisions to create great outcomes for the children we serve.


Citation: Royle, P., & Reising, L. (2019). Elicited and Spontaneous Determiner Phrase Production in French-Speaking Children With Developmental Language Disorder. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 43(3), 167-187. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2019_CJSLPA_Vol_43/No_3/CJSLPA_Vol_43_No_3_2019_MS_1134.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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