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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group language program for children with cognitive impairments.

The Effectiveness of a Group Language Program with Trainable Mentally Retarded Children

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group language program for children with cognitive impairments.
Matched 24 children based on chronological age and language age using ITPA.
Experimental group received 33 instructional sessions of 45 minutes each over 11 weeks.
Language improvement was compared between the experimental and control groups.
Mean language age gain for experimental group was 2 months higher than control group, though not statistically significant.
Children below chronological age of 13-4 showed far greater language gains compared to older children.

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Randomized trial examines language improvement in trainable mentally retarded children, suggesting potential benefits of group instruction.

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Randomized trial examines language improvement in trainable mentally retarded children, suggesting potential benefits of group instruction.