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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"early language"”.
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Early language learning within a Greek regional context
… on the teaching processes involved in foreign language learning, concentrating on the question of why Greek young learners are not more successful in learning English, despite an early start and high exposure to the foreign language. Central to my study are student-teacher and student-student …
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Sealbhú na Gaeilge ag naíonáin: early language acquisition of Irish
Speech and language therapy (SLT) services are coming under increased pressure to provide people living in linguistic minority communities with assessment and intervention in the language of the community in which the client lives. In Ireland, Irish, although a minority language, enjoys a positive …
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Early Language Learning and Teaching of Toddlers from Mexican Immigrant Homes
This two-part dissertation investigated the home language experiences and language development of 35 toddler-aged children from low-income Mexican immigrant families. These children represent a rapidly growing demographic in the United States. Because early language abilities are closely linked to …
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The importance of household environments for early language development of Head Start children
… home environment may be associated with child language outcomes. Beyond household relationship structures, other key features of the home environment included developmental supports available at home, environmental stress in the home, and cultural differences among preschool aged children. The …
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Impacts of prenatal phthalate and bisphenol exposure on infant cognition and early language development
… Due to their widespread use, exposure is nearly ubiquitous among women of childbearing age and among pregnant women. Epidemiological studies have found associations of prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates with adverse neurobehavioral and cognitive outcomes during early and …
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The Influence of Early Language and Communication Environments on The Development of Language in Deaf Children
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Resting-state and task functional magnetic resonance imaging correlates of early language development in temporal and frontal lobe
Language is a critically important cognitive skill that enables both higher-order cognition andinteraction between individuals. Children face a daunting task of acquiring their first language through passive input, a task they do remarkably well in only a few short years. Linguistic processing is …
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Behaviour and Language Development in Infants at Risk for ASD: The Role of Early Attention Preferences and Early Language Development
… 1998). Thus, data on earlier social attention, language development, and ASD behaviours in children with ASD are limited. In this dissertation, I examine how early perceptual biases and ASD-like behaviours relate to language skills in a high-risk cohort of infant siblings of children with ASD …
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Early language and literacy learning in a peripheral African setting : a study of children's participation in home and school communicative and literacy practices in and around Manzini, Swaziland
This thesis is an ethnographic study of the early literacy development of four children from low-income families in and around Manzini, Swaziland. It investigated the orientations to literacy, language, and communication that children brought to school from home, vice versa, and the sorts of …
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Examining early word learning and language input through a longitudinal, experimental, and observational lens
… 2007). Some of the variability in children’s language skills can be attributed to differences in their language input (e.g., generally, children who hear more words say more words; Huttenlocher, et al., 1991; Huttenlocher, et al., 2010). However, there are many other factors at play that may …
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Is there a Relationship between Parents' Screen Usage and Young Children’s Development?
… valid data (word recognition, word learning and language assessment). Second, the main objective was to explore the relationship between parental screen use and young children’s language skills, and to revisit the link between parental screen time and children’s empathy. Findings from Chapter 2 …
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Exploring Early Gesture and Language Development Trends in Sesotho-Speaking Infants (8 to 18 Months)
The period of early language development constitutes a fundamental phase in children’s later language and communication skills, underpinning their ability to express thoughts, regulate emotions and engage socially. Although this process often appears to unfold naturally, many children are at risk …
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Assessing early sociocognitive and language skills in young Saudi children
Children with early language delay form a heterogeneous group. Although a significant number will catch up and develop language in the normal range, some will continue to have difficulties with language. Predicting the outcome for these children represents a challenging task for clinicians. It has …
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Investigating language exposure and screen time in the early home environment: A longitudinal analysis of a prospective cohort study
The acquisition of language is one of the most critical developmental milestones for children during their early years. Despite this, a significant number of children are starting school without the speech, language, or communication (SLC) skills required to facilitate their learning and …
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Adaptive role switching in socially interactive agents for children's language learning
Learning language and literacy at a young age is important, as children's early language ability can impact their later educational success [1][2]. However, one of the major barriers to early language and literacy learning for many children around the globe is a lack of resources in homes and …
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Modeling Similarities Among Autism Spectrum Patients Using Word Embeddings on Clinical Notes
… and cognitive or significant delays in early language development. Although we are seeing consistent research being done on understanding the genetic and biological aspects of ASD, diagnosing ASD patients is solely based on behavioral symptoms.</p> <p>In this thesis, we leverage …
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Francis Wayland Parker : an historical study of the influences on his philosophy of education as it relates to language arts
… School, Parker also made strong contributions to early language arts/reading instruction and methodology. Despite his influences on his contemporaries and on American education, few studies of any nature have been available to illuminate factors influencing Parker himself.</p><p> There has been no …
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Temperament and Early Communication in Premature Children.
… links specific temperament characteristics to early language development. Thus, temperament may provide a way to identify premature children who are at increased risk. The first purpose of this study was to determine if temperament characteristics of premature children are the same as full-term …
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Accountability talk : a qualitative study examining quality rating and improvement systems and their Influence on early childhood language and communication outcomes.
The development of language and communication skills in early childhood is foundational for a child’s cognitive, social, and academic growth, significantly influencing lifelong success. Early language experiences lay the groundwork for problem-solving, literacy, and effective social interaction, …
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An effectiveness study of a parent-child interaction therapy with children with Down syndrome
… therapies have shown to be an effective form of early intervention for children with DS as it facilitates parent coaching while also addressing the specific communication needs of children with DS. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the PELD (Promotion of Early Language Development) …
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