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·June 11, 2016·4 min read

“Now or Never Bottleneck” Explains Language Acquisition

Fundamental limitations on sensory and cognitive memory shape language acquisition and processing, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2018·3 min read

Acetaminophen Used During Pregnancy Associated with Elevated Rate of Language Delay in Girls

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.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Autism’s Language Path: Beyond Traditional Joint Attention

Joint attention, where a person's attention is drawn to an object someone else is looking at, is fundamental to typical language acquisition. However, a comprehensive meta-analysis of 71 studies suggests that individuals with autism might learn language differently.

Featured Psychology

·July 7, 2016·4 min read

Baby Talk: How Parent-Child Communication From Birth to Three Sets the Stage for Success

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.

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·February 14, 2018·6 min read

Back and Forth Exchanges Boost Children’s Brain Response to Language

Engaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Brain Anatomy and Language in Young Children

Studying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place.

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·December 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Research Provides Insight into Language Learning

Researchers discover the mirror neuron system can be modified by language use.

Featured Psychology

·November 20, 2017·5 min read

Car, Stroller, Juice: Babies Understand When Words Are Related

An eye tracking study reveals babies as young as 6 months can recognize the meaning of some words.

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·April 15, 2018·2 min read

Children’s Gestures, and What They Mean

A new study explores how children's use of gestures is connected to communication and language acquisition.

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·January 23, 2018·4 min read

Deaf Children Learn Words Faster Than Hearing Children

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.