Objective This study examined whether birth weight variation within the normal range was
associated with language ability at 36 months, and whether responsive parenting—the …

Objective: To examine the individual and collective contribution of biological and
socioenvironmental factors associated with language function at 2, 5, 7, and 13 years in …

Supporting language skills in the early years is important because children who begin
school with stronger language skills continue to perform well later in their language as well …

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize results of observational studies examining parenting behavior
and early childhood language in typically developing samples. DATA SOURCES: Searches …

Objectives Young children living in low-income households experience disparities in
language development compared to their advantaged peers, with large differences in …

Background Language skills, strongly linked to academic success, are known to differ by
socioeconomic status (SES), with lower SES individuals performing less well than higher …

Purpose Understanding variability sources in early language interaction is critical to
identifying children whose development is at risk and designing interventions. Variability …

The effect of low birth weight on children's development has been documented for a range of
neurocognitive outcomes. However, few previous studies have examined the effect of birth …

Individual differences have become increasingly important in the study of child development
and language. However, despite the important role parents play in children's language, no …

Research Findings: This study considered the interplay between infant temperament and
maternal caregiving behaviors in relation to early language. A total of 118 mother–infant …