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Interesting study ...how questions might benefit narrative production.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9817.12129?campaign=wolearlyview
The use of questions to scaffold narrative coherence and cohesion
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
We examined the quality of 4‐ to 6‐year‐olds' production of narratives from picture sequences. Children (N = 81) first viewed a narrative picture sequence and then completed the narrative prod...'Consideration should be given to concurrent intervention targeting both linguistic and psychosocial development as early language interventions may not stave off later psychosocial difficulties in children.'
Why children with poor language skills often have mental health difficulties
theconversation.com
New research suggests that the genetic variants that are associated with language are also associated with mental health problems.
A study of the national prevalence of 10 developmental disabilities in US children aged 3 to 17 years, using the National Health Interview Survey. Findings reveal that from 2009 to 2011 and 2015 to 2017, there were overall significant increases in the prevalence of any developmental disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability , but a significant decrease for any other developmental delay.
Prevalence and Trends of Developmental Disabilities among Children in the United States: 2009–2017
pediatrics.aappublications.org
Video Abstract OBJECTIVES: To study the national prevalence of 10 developmental disabilities in US children aged 3 to 17 years and explore changes over time by associated demographic and socioeconomic...Great blog on enabling children to express themselves and talk about the things that are important to them ... 'Requesting a drink because you’re thirsty or asking for a crayon because you want to draw is only one function of communication. Communication is so much more. '
Communication is a human right
judephilip.wordpress.com
Today, as I met another lovely family looking for support to develop their child’s expressive language, I fought back my frustration. Why is more not being done to enable young people to exp…