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.
Study Links Working Memory and Grammar Skills in Children with High-Functioning Autism
A study of Persian-speaking children with High-Functioning Autism found a significant link between phonological working memory and grammar skills, suggesting memory-focused language interventions may help.