Study Explores Passive Sentence Challenges in Japanese Children with Intellectual Disabilities
A study on Japanese-speaking children with intellectual disabilities found challenges in producing passive verb forms, linked more to syntactic processing than phonological memory.
Contingent Interaction Supports Noun Generalization in Mandarin-Exposed Autistic Preschoolers
A recent study finds that both the frequency and timing of joint attention between caregivers and Mandarin-exposed autistic preschoolers contribute to their ability to generalize nouns by shape, highlighting the role of responsive interactions in early…
Following Two-Step Directions
Learn how to help your child follow two-step directions with simple, everyday examples like picking up toys and washing hands. Practical tips for parents included.
Simple Animal Imitation Game: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Try the Simple Animal Imitation Game to boost your child's gross motor skills, imitation, and language through fun animal movements and turn-taking.
Study Highlights General Cognitive Factors Over Statistical Learning in Predicting Language Skills Across Developmental Profiles
A study of Hungarian children reveals that verbal working memory and perceptual speed better predict language skills than statistical learning, across typical and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Simple Sticker Storytelling: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Discover Simple Sticker Storytelling, a fun learning through play activity that builds fine motor skills, language, and creativity in young children.
Following One-Step Directions
Learn how to help your child follow one-step directions with clear, simple language and everyday practice. This skill supports communication and independence.
Teaching Food Vocabulary: 6 Everyday Foods for Young Children
Teach young children six everyday food words—apple, banana, bread, milk, carrot, and cheese—with a bright, engaging cartoon visual learning set. Practical tips for parents included.
Simple Kitchen Pretend Play: A Fun Learning Through Play Activity
Simple kitchen pretend play teaches fine motor skills, language, and creativity through six fun steps: choosing food, cooking, serving, eating, and cleaning up.
Study Explores Low-Intensity Spanish-Language Autism Intervention for Latino Families
A study tested a lower-intensity Spanish-language autism intervention for Latino families, finding some caregiver improvements but limited overall effects, highlighting the need for tailored approaches.