Impact of a Narrative Language Intervention on Language, Behavior, and Self-Concept among Bilingual Children with Developmental Language Disorder
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Persons with a developmental language disorder (DLD) often have trouble using language. Narrative language therapy (NLT) can improve language skills. NLT focuses on telling and retelling stories, including stories about oneself. We studied a 10-session NLT program among bilingual children and adolescents with DLD. The study compared 3 outcomes before and after the program. These were: narrative language skills, behaviors, and self-image. In all, 33 children ages 6-16 participated and provided data before and after the narrative intervention. About 60% were bilingual. After the program, narrative skills, social skills and competence, and self-image improved. More research with a bigger sample is needed.
Authors: Tarshis, Nancy, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, McGrath, Kathleen, MSS, LSW, Barresi, Ida, MA, CCC-SLP, Battino, Risa, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Henderson, Sarah, MSEd, MS, CCC-SLP, Viswanathan, Shankar, DrPH, Moon, Jee-Young, PhD, Bonuck, Karen, PhD
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7110814609
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