A new article stresses the importance of direct interactions with family members for infants' development.
Language Delay for Male Infants Linked to Prenatal Testosterone: Study
Males who are exposed to high levels of testosterone before birth are twice as likely to experience delays in language development, Australian scientists found.
Males who are exposed to high levels of testosterone before birth are twice as likely to experience delays in language development, Australian scientists found.
‘Screen-based programs might cause language delays in infants. While sensing, seeing, and hearing; and imitating facial expressions, recognizing family members, and formulating language are all important aspects for an infants' development.’
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Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Language Delay in Children: Study
Use of folic acid supplements by women in Norway in the period 4 weeks before to 8 weeks after conception was associated with a reduced risk of the child having severe language, a JAMA study found.
Use of folic acid supplements by women in Norway in the period 4 weeks before to 8 weeks after conception was associated with a reduced risk of the child having severe language, a JAMA study found.
Language Delays Frequent With Siblings of Autistic Children
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted a study which revealed that siblings of autistic children do experience more frequent language delays.
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted a study which revealed that siblings of autistic children do experience more frequent language delays.
Autism: Presence or Absence of Early Language Delay Alters Anatomy of the Brain
A common characteristic of autism, language delay in early childhood, leaves a 'signature' in the brain, says a new study.
A common characteristic of autism, language delay in early childhood, leaves a 'signature' in the brain, says a new study.
