Parent training to promote spoken language in preschool children with Down Syndrome

This review aims to systematically inspect the current evidence for parent training aimed at improving the spoken language skills of preschool children with Down syndrome. Experts in the field of Down syndrome argue that "speech and language therapy is the most important part of intervention services for children with Down syndrome if we wish to promote their cognitive....and social development"

Award Date

18 September 2014

Award Value

€104,197

Principal Investigator

Dr Ciara O'Toole

Host Institution

University College Cork

Scheme

Cochrane Training Fellowships