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Direct linkDeborah Gibbard; Sue Roulstone; Ngianga II Kandala (Shadrack); Lydia Morgan; Sam Harding; Clare Smith; Chris Markham – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: Early language delay is exacerbated by social disadvantage. Factors such as parents' low levels of literacy, confidence and self-perception can affect the capacity to act on advice received, critical to empowerment. Methods used to achieve successful health outcomes in socially disadvantaged clinical populations may need enhancing.…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Delayed Speech, Language Acquisition, Speech Language Pathology
Qiuying Wang; Joanna E. Cannon – American Annals of the Deaf, 2024
This special issue expands our understanding of literacy and language development of individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (d/DHH), with a focus on those with a Southeast Asian background. These studies highlight the different research methodologies that can be utilized when researching a low-incidence population in a particular region…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Deafness, Language Acquisition, Literacy Education
Reilly, Sheena; McKean, Cristina – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2023
Background: The emergence of language in the early years is a major developmental accomplishment that underpins learning, enables social interaction and, later, is an indicator of well-being. Learning language is an effortless process for most, but can be challenging for others. There is a need to act early. First, because there are several…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Child Development, Developmental Stages, Correlation
Dobinson, Keeley L.; Dockrell, Julie E. – First Language, 2021
Oral language skills underpin children's educational success and enhance positive life outcomes. Yet, significant numbers of children struggle to develop competence in speaking and listening, especially those from areas of high economic deprivation. A tiered intervention model, graduating the level of provision in line with levels of need, has…
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Language Skills, Skill Development, Oral Language
Hall, Matthew L.; Hall, Wyatte C.; Caselli, Naomi K. – First Language, 2019
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this goal. Despite evidence that natural sign languages are beneficial to DHH children, many researchers and practitioners advise families to focus exclusively on spoken…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Language Acquisition, Sign Language
Download full textSaneka, Nora E.; de Witt, Marike – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2019
Background: Social and economic aspirations held by parents can reflect a desire for their children to learn English as a second language. Bilingual education has the potential for empowering traditionally disadvantaged groups, particularly through competence in English, a language that positions identity with power, privilege and status, thus…
Descriptors: Barriers, Native Language, English (Second Language), Young Children
Alsford, Elizabeth; Ralephata, Andrew; Bolderson, Sarah; Curtin, Martina; Parish, Esther; Klaber, Victoria; Griffin, Sue; Nash, Lisa; Cullen, Rachel; Musoke, Brenda; Bhalla, Sangheeta; Walker, Lindsay; Duffer, Luisa; O'Sullivan, Sylvia; Knowland, Victoria; Cozens, Suzanne; McLaren, Lindsey; Camilleri, Bernard; Halil, Suzan; Furze, Rachael; Leung, Wai; O'Gorman, Ciara; Carver, Verity; Young, Dorothy; Pring, Tim – Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 2017
Substantial evidence exists that social circumstances can affect children's language development. As a result many children in socially deprived areas start school with delayed language, which may persist and adversely affect their attainment. We assessed the language of children in seven reception classes in a London (UK) borough and followed the…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, English, Native Language, English (Second Language)
Reese, Elaine; Ballard, Elaine; Taumoepeau, Mele; Taumoefolau, Melenaite; Morton, Susan B.; Grant, Cameron; Atatoa-Carr, Polly; McNaughton, Stuart; Schmidt, Johanna; Mohal, Jatender; Perese, Lana – First Language, 2015
The MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (short form) was adapted for Samoan and Tongan speakers in New Zealand. The adaptation process drew upon language samples from Samoan and Tongan parent-child dyads with 20- and 26-month-old children and adult informants. The resulting 100-word language inventories in Samoan and Tongan, plus a…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Mothers
Snowling, Margaret J.; Hulme, Charles; Bailey, Alison M.; Stothard, Susan E.; Lindsay, Geoff – Department for Education, 2011
It is well-established that language skills are amongst the best predictors of educational success. Consistent with this, findings from a population-based longitudinal study of parents and children in the UK indicate that language development at the age of two years predicts children's performance on entering primary school. Moreover, children who…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Research Projects, Educational Attainment, Identification
LEHMAN, JEAN UTLEY – 1966
NINETEEN RECOGNIZED AUTHORITIES CONTRIBUTED TO A 3-WEEK INSTITUTE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING OF DISADVANTAGED DEAF CHILDREN AND TO SUGGEST THE TYPE OF CURRICULUM BEST SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS. LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND DISCUSSIONS COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS--(1) THE FAMILIAL AND PERSONAL ASPECTS OF THE CHILD, (2) ACQUISITION AND…
Descriptors: Deafness, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Environment, Hearing Impairments
Morris, Tom; Leavey, Gerard – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2006
There is a growing recognition of the importance of pre-literacy skills among pre-school children. Evidence that children from relatively deprived backgrounds face poorer outcomes in speech and language development and educational achievement has led to an assertive attempt to lessen social inequalities at the earliest opportunity. The UK…
Descriptors: Memory, Reading Skills, Language Acquisition, Preschool Children
Kodman, Frank, Jr. – Bureau of School Service Bulletin, 1971
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Disadvantaged
Enzmann, Arthur M. – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Diagnostic Teaching, Disadvantaged Environment, Language Acquisition
Peretti, Peter O.; Austin, Sandra – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1980
Analyzes cultural deprivation as a factor affecting children's acquisition, development and utilization of language. Finds that social class, home and environmental variables are among the most significant underlying dimensions of language patterns. Their influence on language is described as a series of conditioned responses reinforced in the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disadvantaged Environment, Family Characteristics, Language Acquisition
James, Dennis – J Employment Counseling, 1969
Descriptors: Auditory Discrimination, Disadvantaged Environment, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Programs
