Blog Posts Tagged With Language Disorder

Language development and joint engagement in children with Down syndrome
03 Apr human behavior research Psychology

Language development and joint engagement in children with Down syndrome

In children with Down syndrome, delays in speech and language skills are common, while early social skills are relatively strong. How are these developmental milestones related?
How maternal responses support child language development in adversity
10 Jul human behavior research Psychology

How maternal responses support child language development in adversity

Studies show that mothers’ responses to their children is crucial for their language development. How does this work for families facing adversity? Researchers Boulton, Levickis, and Eadle aimed to find out.
Studying posture development in infants at risk for autism
01 Jul human behavior research Psychology

Studying posture development in infants at risk for autism

Research shows that early posture development is delayed in infants who are eventually diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding these delays helps to improve early diagnosis and intervention.
The impact of sounds on autistic children’s behaviors
15 Jun human behavior research Psychology

The impact of sounds on autistic children’s behaviors

Children with autism can have trouble dealing with external distractions. Researcher Shireen Kanakri conducted a study to observe the impact of the acoustic environment on restrictive and repetitive behaviors.