Multimodal approaches in language therapy for children with developmental language delay: enhancing engagement and outcomes using Let’s Learn Program

Abstract Purpose The current study used Let’s Learn, an Arabic computer-based program designed for Egyptian children with delayed language development, to compare language outcomes between two groups of children with delayed language development. In one group, multimodal computer-based therapy was used along with speech therapy; in the other, speech therapy was used alone. Methods Thirty children with delayed language development were divided into two groups. Each received language therapy for 6 months, one with conventional language therapy and the other with a combination of the Let’s Learn Program and traditional therapy. Results The group that received combined therapy showed significant language improvement in all language parameters with a higher amplitude of change than the group that received conventional therapy. Conclusion Combining multimodal, computer-based programs with traditional therapy of language provides more significant improvement in language therapy outcomes in terms of receptive, expressive, and total language skills.