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Talking to children matters: Early language experience strengthens processing and builds vocabulary

Topic:

NA

Authors:

Weisleder, Fernald

Journal/Publication:

Psychological Science

Year:

2013
Participant Age Range:
19 –
24 months

Sample Size:

29

Participant Language:

Spanish

Abstract:

Infants differ substantially in their rates of language growth, and slow growth predicts later academic difficulties. In this study, we explored how the amount of speech directed to infants in Spanish-speaking families low in socioeconomic status influenc