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Association of the type of toy used during play with the quantity and quality of parent-infant communication

Topic:

Developmental Delay,Typically Developing

Authors:

Sosa

Journal/Publication:

JAMA Pediatrics

Year:

2016
Participant Age Range:
10 –
16 months

Sample Size:

26

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate whether the type of toy used during play is associated with the parent-infant communicative interaction.

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