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A randomised controlled trial to test the effect of promoting caregiver contingent talk on language development in infants from diverse socioeconomic status backgrounds

Topic:

NA

Authors:

McGillion, Pine, Herbert, Matthews

Journal/Publication:

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Year:

2017
Participant Age Range:
11 –
24 months

Sample Size:

142

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

Background: Early language skills are critical for later academic success. Lower socioeconomic status (SES) children tend to start school with limited language skills compared to advantaged peers. We test the hypothesis that this is due in part to differe

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