Predicting Language Outcomes for Young Prelinguistic Children with Developmental Delay.

Calandrella, Amy M.; Wilcox, M. Jeanne

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ERIC Number: EJ637225

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Predicting Language Outcomes for Young Prelinguistic Children with Developmental Delay.

Calandrella, Amy M.; Wilcox, M. Jeanne

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, v43 n5 p1061-71 Oct 2000

This study examined possible relationships between young children's prelinguistic communication behaviors and subsequent (12 months later) expressive and receptive language outcomes. Results indicated that rate of intentional nonverbal communication initially was a predictor of spontaneous word productions later. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Developmental Delays, Expressive Language, Infants, Language Acquisition, Nonverbal Communication, Predictor Variables, Receptive Language, Toddlers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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