Efficacy, Model of Delivery, Intensity and Targets of Pragmatic Interventions for Children With Developmental Language Disorder: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
Jensen de López, K. M., Kraljević, J. K., et al. (2022).
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 57(4), 764-781.
This systematic review examines the effects of pragmatic interventions for children (ages 3-18 years) with developmental language disorders.
European Union
January 2006 to May 2020
Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials, cohort and observational studies
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Findings revealed significant medium to large effects in favor of pragmatic interventions for children with developmental language disorders. While many studies evaluated interventions focused on conversation and narrative skills using parent-child interactions and shared reading activities, limited information could be gleaned regarding specific intervention targets, outcomes, and dosages due to the heterogeneity across studies. Further research is warranted.
