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Use of the LENA tool to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent intervention program

Topic:

Language Delay

Journal/Publication:

Perspectives on Language Learning and Education

Year:

2010
Participant Age Range:
20 –
30 months

Sample Size:

6

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

This article describes a study investigating the language environment analysis (LENA) tool to measure the effectivenes of a parent intervention training program with children with language delays. In addition to the effects of parent training on the language development of participating children, the contributions of using LENA to measure growth also is discussed.

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Journal / Publication: Perspectives on Language Learning and Education