LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

This study tests whether adding extra supports to a group parenting program can improve language development in young children (12-42 months) of parents with substance use disorder. About 244 families will take part. The goal is to prevent language delays and long-term learning c…

This study looks at whether a program called LENA Start can help parents talk more with their young children to improve language skills and school readiness. About 600 families with children aged 16-30 months in Houston will take part. Researchers will measure the home language e…

This study looks at whether a special shared reading program called SAGA, which includes talking about emotions and thoughts, helps toddlers aged 11 to 36 months improve their language and social-emotional skills. About 120 children in Swedish-speaking daycare centers in Finland …

This study looks at how babies' brains process speech and music sounds at around 8 months old, and whether this can predict their language skills at 18 months. Researchers will compare infants with and without a family history of language or learning problems. The goal is to find…

This study looks at whether playing music or music with a parent's voice can lower stress and improve brain development in very preterm babies (born between 24 and 30 weeks). About 243 infants from two hospitals will be randomly assigned to hear music, music with parent voice, or…

This study looks at whether combining mouth exercises with a reading program helps preterm babies learn to feed and develop language skills. About 124 babies born between 23 and 30 weeks will take part. Researchers will track feeding progress and use special recordings to measure…