Speech Pathology intervention for young offenders with language impairment

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1074831

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Male young offenders are at high risk of undetected oral language impairments. This study will assess language impaired young offenders, and evaluate the efficacy of speech pathology intervention to improve oral language skills. The study will also evaluate whether this intervention can enhance other interventions and rehabilitation, and reduce the chances of reoffending, through the development of prosocial behaviours and characteristics.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $107,182.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health and Community Services

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

child maltreatment | language impairment | mental health | recidivism | social cognition | social problems | speech and language development | young offenders

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