Study of Attention Skills in English and Spanish-Speaking Children

This study examines attention skills in children with language impairment (also called language disorder or language-based learning disability) who are learning 1 language or 2 languages. Children who participate will complete assessments of language, hearing, cognition, and attention.

In order to participate you must meet the following criteria:

• Are 6-8 years old.
• Speak only English or both Spanish and English.
• Have language impairment or typical language development.

You will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply to you:

• Have a hearing loss.
• Have autism spectrum disorder.
• Have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Have a cognitive or intellectual disability.

This is a partial list of inclusion and exclusion criteria.