Predictors of responsivity to language intervention: findings from a RCT

Citation

Boyle J, McCartney E, O'Hare AE & Forbes JF (2008) Predictors of responsivity to language intervention: findings from a RCT. 2008 British Psychological Society Developmental Section Annual Conference, Nottingham, 01.09.2008-03.09.2008. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/44469/

Abstract
Logistic regression analyses were carried out on the pre- and blind-assessed post-intervention language outcome measures for 124 children aged 6-11 years with primary language impairment randomised to language therapy who received three 30-40 minute sessions per week in mainstream schools over fifteen weeks. Only the model for binary gains (made progress/did not make progess) for receptive language was significant, with gender and case status (specific expressive versus mixed receptive-expressive impairment) significant predictors. Non-verbal IQ score was not a significant predictor of responsivity to intervention. Implications for the relationship between non-verbal development and primary language impairment and for intervention are discussed.

Keywords
predictors of responsivity; language intervention; RCT; logistic regression analyses; children; primary language impairment; language therapy; mainstream schools; non-verbal development; primary education; Primary Education; Education

People

Professor Elspeth McCartney

Honorary Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences