Word order makes a difference.
Many children with language impairments have persistent problems with word order processing and production. This pioneering language intervention program addresses these problems using strategies derived from linguist Noam Chomsky's revolutionary principles and parameters model of language acquisition. Simple sentence structure highlights the roles of subjects, verbs, and objects in sentences. Two pictures appear on the screen and the child is asked to choose the picture that illustrates a particular sentence. At each level, the program has varying amounts of instruction, cueing, and feedback to accommodate a wide range of learners.