Purpose The aim of this study was to examine the degree to which quantitative aspects of
dosage (dose, dose frequency, and total intervention duration) have been examined in …

Purpose Researchers in the cognitive sciences have identified several key training
strategies that support good encoding and retention of target information. These strategies …

Background and aims Previous investigations of word learning problems among people with
developmental language disorder suggest that encoding, not retention, is the primary deficit …

Purpose The goal was to determine whether interactive book reading outcomes for children
with developmental language disorder (DLD) were affected by manipulation of dose (ie, the …

Purpose Retrieval practice has been found to be a powerful strategy to enhance long-term
retention of new information; however, the utility of retrieval practice when teaching young …

Purpose The aims of the study were to explore responses of children with developmental
language disorder (DLD) to rich vocabulary instruction and to identify potential factors that …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which researchers in the field
of developmental language disorder are utilizing validated methods to diagnose their …

Background One of the most significant developmental accomplishments is the emergence
of language in early childhood. Whilst this process is effortless for most children, others can …

Purpose: Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) have well-documented
verb learning difficulties. In this study, we asked whether the inclusion of retrieval practice …

Background Adjectives are essential for communication, conceptual development and
academic success. However, they are semantically and syntactically complex and can be …