Down syndrome (DS) is associated with abnormalities in multiple organ systems and a
characteristic phenotype that includes numerous behavioral features. Language, however …

Of the recent advances in education‐related research in Down syndrome, the
characterization of the Down syndrome behavioral phenotype has become a potentially …

On average, language and communication characteristics of individuals with Down
syndrome (the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability) follow a consistent …

Longitudinal results for a randomized‐controlled trial (RCT) assessing the impact of
increasing preschoolers' attention to print during reading are reported. Four‐year‐old …

Alphabet knowledge is a hallmark of early literacy and facilitating its development has
become a primary objective of preschool instruction and intervention. However, little …

Evidence strongly suggests that shared book reading at home and in preschool is important
for young children's development of the foundational skills required for the eventual mastery …

The current study compares the effects of two shared storybook reading (SSR) interventions
on language and emergent literacy skills of low-income preschoolers. The control …

Phonological awareness (PA) is the ability to hear and manipulate the smallest units of
sound in our language. It is key to learning to read for typically developing children. Some …

This review examines patterns found in early (preschool-grade 3) literacy research
appearing in English-language publications during the period from 2006 through 2015. It …

Abstract The Bridging the Word Gap Research Network conducted a review of literature to
identify effective interventions to facilitate the communication development of young children …