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
According to a new study, newborn babies are able to process language as young as two days old by utilizing similar processes to adults. Read More
Studying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place. Read More
Using fNIRS, researchers discovered babies are able to pick out words from speech at as young as three days old. Read More
Genetics factors could contribute to the development of language during infancy, a new study reports. Read More
Engaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report. Read More
According to researchers, even before they can talk, infants are able to form object categories and make predictions about the object's behavior. Read More
Preschool aged children who took naps after learning new verbs better understood the word when tested 24 hours later, a new study reports. Read More
A new study links folic acid intake in pregnant women with epilepsy and language development in children. Researchers report among children whose mothers with epilepsy did not take folic acid, 34% had delayed language skills at 18 months. 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
A new study considers how lexical tones can affect an infant's ability to associated words with objects. Read More
An eye tracking study reveals babies as young as 6 months can recognize the meaning of some words. Read More
