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·May 26, 2015·3 min read

Babies are Able to Learn Abstract Relations Before They can Speak

According to a new study, analogical learning processes are present in prelinguistic babies.

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Featured Psychology

·April 25, 2015·3 min read

Reading to Children Promotes Brain Development

Researchers provide evidence that reading to young children is associated with brain activity supporting early reading skills.

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·October 27, 2014·3 min read

Ultrasound Guides Tongue to Pronounce ‘R’ Sounds

Ultrasound technology is being used to help children pronounce the difficult "r" sound, according to a new research paper.

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·October 1, 2014·4 min read

Improving Babies’ Language Skills Before They’re Even Old Enough to Speak

A new study reports babies can be trained to recognize language-like sounds which can accelerate the development of brain maps critical to language acquisition.

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Featured Psychology

·September 4, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows “Less Is More” for Kids Learning New Words

When the learning environment remains consistent, toddlers are more successful in learning new words, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 11, 2014·6 min read

From Contemporary Syntax to Human Language’s Deep Origins

New research amplifies hypothesis that human language builds on birdsong and speech forms of other primates.

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·April 17, 2014·4 min read

A Biological Engine for Human Language

Researchers suggest the human brain forms languages based on an innate set of linguistic rules.

Autism Featured Psychology

·March 19, 2014·3 min read

Social Feedback Loop Aids Language Development

A social feedback loop is created when verbal interactions take place between parent and child. This loop is important for language development, but is experienced less frequently and is diminished in strength for children with Autism.