INTERNET INTERVENTION TO PREVENT LANGUAGE DISORDERS

语言迟缓在学龄前儿童中普遍存在。早期发现和预防性干预是至关重要的，因为语言延迟的后果可能是累积的，但研究表明，通常没有提供语言干预。我们建议发展一套以微电脑为基础的系统，可在互联网上进行语言评估和干预。我们设想一个系统，包括(a)基于麦克阿瑟交际发展量表的在线评估，可以收集和解释家长报告的数据，并将结果报告给家长。(b)一个在线干预系统，旨在促进大婴儿和晚婴儿的语言发展。12至36个月大的会说话的幼儿。本系统的课程设计将以当代语言学研究为基础。干预课程的在线交付将是个性化的，并由跟踪持续表现的人工智能系统控制。我们的阶段目标是测试我们计划的可行性和技术价值。一个早期词汇发展的原型干预模块将放在网上，14到20个月大的晚语儿童将有机会在家里和父母一起使用该模块。建议的商业应用：语言病理学家、教师和家长认识到早期干预的重要性，当孩子的语言状况受损时，这种干预是由联邦法律强制规定的。我们期望一个基于互联网的干预系统能够预防语言障碍并促进语言发展，这将是一个商业上的成功，并将满足个性化服务的需求。

Language delay is pervasive among preschool children. Early detection and preventative intervention is crucial since the consequences of language delay can be cumulative, yet research shows that language intervention is not usually provided. We propose to develop a microcomputer-based system that can be used for language assessment and intervention over the Internet. We envision a system that includes (a) an on-line assessment based on the MacArthur Communicative Development Inventory that can collect and interpret parent report data and report results back to parents. and (b) an on-line intervention system designed to facilitate language - development in older infants and late.talking toddlers from l 2 to 36 months of age. The curricular design of the system will be based on contemporary- linguistic research. On-line delivery of the intervention curriculum will be individualized and controlled by an artificial intelligence system that tracks ongoing performance. Our Phase goal is to test the feasibility and technical merit of our plans. A prototype intervention module for early vocabulary development will be placed on- line, and 14 to 20 month old children who are late talkers will be given an opportunity to use the module at home with their parents. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: Speech-language pathologists, teachers, and parents recognize the importance of early intervention when a child's language status is impaired, and such intervention is mandated by Federal law. We anticipate that an Internet-based intervention system to prevent language disorders and facilitate language development will be a commercial success and will fulfill an unmet need for individualized services.