Purpose: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a
multitiered system of language support (MTSLS) on kindergarteners' narrative retelling …

A total of 30 sessions of group drama therapy were carried out regularly for 10 homeless
children aged 3–6 years old with mild to severe intellectual and developmental disability to …

Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) often encounter difficulties with
narrative skills. Yet, there is a lack of research focusing on how to assess these skills in this …

The purpose of this cluster randomized group study was to investigate the effect of
multitiered, dual-language instruction on children's oral language skills, including …

This early-stage feasibility study investigated the effects of a multitiered oral narrative
language intervention on oral language, reading comprehension, and writing. Twenty-eight …

Individuals with intellectual disability may have limited narrative skills. The novelty of this
study lies in the examination of strengths and weaknesses which may enable a more …

Purpose: Interventions that target the full breadth of communication skills for individuals who
use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are needed in the literature …

Abstract Background Children with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit below average nonverbal
intelligence and impaired language skills; however, their spoken narrative production is a …

There are several benefits for Dual Language Learners (DLLs) when their home language is
integrated into classroom instruction. For example, instruction in students' home language …

Background Personal narratives play an essential role in children's social and academic
development. However, children with Down syndrome have ongoing challenges with …