The Oral Language Skills of Children
University of Toronto, Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development
We are looking for children who speak English as their only language between the ages of 7-12. This is part of a larger study that seeks to improve assessment of speech and language disorders. Children will participate in 60 to 90 minute testing sessions with a research assistant and graduate student. It will be done entirely online through either Microsoft Teams or Zoom Pro. All of the games in this study concern oral language: children will be asked to identify pictures, explain their favourite game/sport, and make up some fun stories. If children have a known or suspected disability, parents should speak with researchers before participating to see whether any of the tests may overlap with future or past assessments.
Your Impact
This is part of a larger study that seeks to improve assessment of speech and language disorders.
Eligibility Criteria
All genders
7 to 12 years old
Speaks English
Lives in Canada
English First Language
Attends public school
Study Tasks
Vocabulary
Conversation
Narrative Skills
Explain a Game
Ethics
This study is approved by the University of Toronto Ethics Review Office: Protocol #00035134
Keywords
Activity and Time
Psychology
Online
Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends
60 minute(s) - 90 minute(s) per session
1 session(s)
Children would tell stories, have conversations and talk about their favourite game for approximately 90 minutes.
Compensation
$10
Study Address
This study doesn't require any in-person visits. Complete it in the comfort of your own home!
You must be a resident in Canada, North America to join this study
Earn $10