Shared Interactive Book Reading in Preschool Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Effects on Language Development and Reading Habits

NCT06852989 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SIBR-PN
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 53
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational retrospective study is to explore the effects of a parent-based book reading intervention on children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The project consisted of interactive lessons for parents and shared reading experiences. It took place between May 2021 and June 2022 in Rome and at the time children were receiving neuropsychomotor and speech therapy sessions based on the developmental profile. The investigators'primary goal is to investigate lexical quotients of children who participated in the project to explore whether it had an impact on their language development. The secondary goal is to assess shared reading habits. For both outcome measures, researchers will compare the group who partecipated in the study with a cohort of children with the same characteristics who also attended Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi for rehabilitation purposes. Patients and their family will not be asked for any further engagement because all data will be taken from medical records.

Conditions

Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Intellectual Disabilities; Language Disorders in Children

Keywords

shared reading; early literacy; neurodevelopmental disorder; autism; intellectual disability; vocabulary; shared reading habits; language disorders; shared interactive book reading

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Lexical quotients (receptive and expressive)

  We will analyze receptive and expressive lexical quotient of both study and comparison group.

  February 2025 - August 2025

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Non-standardized shared-reading habits questionnaire

  February 2025 - August 2025

Study Arms (2)

Study group

27 children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Other: Shared book reading intervention

Comparison group

26 children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Interventions

Shared book reading intervention OTHER

The study group participated in a parent training program focusing on shared interactive reading practices and attended nine read-aloud meetings with their children under the supervision of a trained librarian.

Also known as: Parent-based book reading intervention

Study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 1 Year - 6 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders attending Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi's rehabilitation center

You may qualify if:

• age between 1 and 6 years old
• having attended at least 2 out of 5 parent training meetings and 2 out of 9 reading aloud sessions
• at least one caregiver with a good command of the Italian language,
• having given written consent to participate

You may not qualify if:

• cerebral palsy or severe sensory disorder (deafness, blindness)
• limited command of the italian language
• lack of informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

Rome, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Intellectual Disability; Literacy; Autistic Disorder; Language Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Communication; Behavior; Communication Disorders

Study Officials

• Laura Iuvone, Doctor

  Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 19, 2025
• First Posted: February 28, 2025
• Study Start: February 13, 2025
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2025
• Study Completion: August 1, 2025
• Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

IT (1)