Word Learning Noise in Children
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify the effect background noise has on children’s ability to learn and remember new words. Guided by a researcher, participants will complete a hearing screening, complete problem-solving and language tasks, and play word-learning games over the course of 4 sessions.
Who can participate?
- Who: Children with typical hearing development, Children who have not received speech-language services within 6 months
- Age: 4-6 years old
- Compensation: $20/hour for the initial assessment, $10/hour for each subsequent session for a total of up to $50-$70 (eGift Card)
- Time:
- Qualification/eligibility visit: 1.5 hours
- Three training visits: 45 minutes – 1 hour each
- Visit Type: In-person
- Requirements: Exposure to English by one parent/guardian from birth, normal hearing, no speech-language services within the past 6 months, no diagnosis of neurological conditions or intellectual disabilities.
For more information or to see if your child qualifies, please contact:
Stephanie Uglow, MS, CCC-SLPLanguage Learning & Memory Lab Manager, (531) 355-5006 or stephanie.uglow@boystown.org
Sign Up to Participate
Call (531) 355-5006 or fill out the form below:
