LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

This study tested whether a 22-week online parenting program could help families of young children (ages 3-7) with genetic abnormalities and related developmental or behavioral challenges. Fifty-three families were randomly assigned to either participate in the weekly group sessi…

This study explored whether a weekly music program could help babies from low-income families. Researchers compared music classes to regular play groups to see if music improved how parents and babies interact, the child's language environment, and their motivation to eat. They m…

This study tested whether adding text message reminders and easier access to community resources could improve a standard reading program in doctor's offices. Researchers worked with 662 low-income Latino families with young children to see if these extra supports helped kids lea…

This study aimed to understand how children's ability to learn patterns from speech and print might predict their future language and reading skills. Researchers followed 41 first-graders, some with autism and some without, over three months. They used computer games and brain sc…

This study tested whether a special training program for teachers could help them better support the development of babies and toddlers in Early Head Start classrooms. Ten teachers attended workshops and received coaching in their classrooms to learn new teaching methods. Researc…