Fundamental limitations on sensory and cognitive memory shape language acquisition and processing, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys. Read More
Researchers offer specific guidance to parents about just what kind of talk is most important, and at what ages and stages in a child’s growth. Read More
Engaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report. Read More
Studying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place. Read More
Researchers discover the mirror neuron system can be modified by language use. Read More
An eye tracking study reveals babies as young as 6 months can recognize the meaning of some words. Read More
A new study explores how children's use of gestures is connected to communication and language acquisition. Read More
Max Planck Institute researchers report deaf children who receive cochlear implants are better at learning words when introduced to spoken word than children with normal hearing. Read More
A new study reveals how manipulating the FoxP2 gene could have positive implications for those suffering speech related disorders. Read More
A new study finds a surprising link between an infant's oral motor movements and auditory speech perception. Read More
Genetics factors could contribute to the development of language during infancy, a new study reports. Read More
