Research Database

Language exposure and brain myelination in early development

Topic:

NA

Authors:

Fibla, Forbes, McCarthy, Mee, Magnotta, Deoni, Cameron, Spencer

Journal/Publication:

The Journal of Neuroscience

Year:

2023
Participant Age Range:
4.28 –
36.41 months

Sample Size:

84

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

The language environment to which children are exposed has an impact on later language abilities as well as on brain development; however, it is unclear how early such impacts emerge. This study investigates the effects of children’s early language enviro