Discover the meaning of “language deprivation” and why accessible language exposure for children born deaf or hard of hearing is important.

CALD children in Australia face greater early school challenges, especially in communication and language skills.

Hearing the sound of their mother's voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby's brain, according to ...

It can be surprising to learn that your child's limited motor skills can affect their speech and language. But as early language is connected to everyday activities like getting ready for the day, ...

Babies born too soon seem to have stronger connections in one of the major brain areas that supports language processing if ...

Bilingual children from immigrant families are not two monolinguals in one. They develop each language at a slower pace because their learning is spread across two languages. A researcher shows strong ...

Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects around two children in each class. It hinders their acquisition and use of language, even if they do not have other auditory, intellectual or neurological ...

Children develop at different rates and in different ways, especially when it comes to speech and language development. For many children, slight delays in mastering language are normal and resolve ...

Researchers find a link between early vocabulary composition and later language development in children with cochlear implants. A University of Miami study offers new insights into language ...

Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the ...