‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests
Eye tracking and EEG may help to assess vocabulary knowledge in those on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...
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Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep
A new study reveals taking a short daytime nap can help to consolidate learning and memory of new foreign words. ... Read More...
Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills
Incorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.... Read More...
Reading Between the Lines in Children’s Vocabulary Differences
Children whose families have a lower socioeconomic status have significantly smaller vocabularies than their more affluent peers, a new study reports.... Read More...
Dogs Understand Both Vocabulary and Intonation of Human Speech
A new study reports dogs have the ability to understand human speech intonation and vocabulary by using similar brain areas to humans.... Read More...
Most Adults Know More Than 42,000 Words
A new study reveals that, by the age of 20, a native English speaking American knows 42,000 dictionary words.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
The Right Way to Learn While You Sleep
If you want to learn a new language while you sleep, make sure your brain can do its job undisturbed, a new study suggests.... Read More...
The Benefits of Word Repetition for Infants
According to a new study, toddlers have larger vocabularies when their parents repeat words to them at 7 months old.... Read More...
Bridging the Vocabulary Gap: Researchers Find Predictor of Child Vocabulary
A new study links an infant's performance on cognitive tasks to later learning progress.... Read More...
Bilingual People Have More Gray Matter
A new study reports people who speak more than one language have more gray matter in the areas of the brain associated with executive control.... Read More...
Learning with All the Senses
A new study reports it is easier to learn vocabulary if the brain can link the word with different sensory perceptions.... Read More...