Parent talk matters: study reveals key to boosting Kids' language skills

This study examined how parents' own communication habits influence the success of early language interventions for children with language delays or autism. Researchers worked with 156 parents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, analyzing video-recorded interactions to see which strategies (like responsive talking or expanding on a child's words) led to better outcomes. The goal is to make parent training more effective by understanding what works best for different families.