Understanding how parents influence early language development in children
Parent-Level Predictors of Early Language Interaction Quality and Intervention Outcomes
This study looks at how things like parents' language skills and awareness can affect how they talk and interact with their children who have language challenges, with the goal of finding better ways to help these kids develop their language skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10745907 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of parent-level factors on the quality of language interactions between parents and their children, particularly focusing on children with developmental language disorders. By examining how parents' language skills and awareness affect their interactions, the study aims to improve early language interventions. The approach includes assessing parent-child interactions and identifying variables that contribute to the effectiveness of language interventions. This research seeks to fill a critical gap in understanding how to enhance language development in at-risk children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children under five years old who have been diagnosed with developmental language disorder or autism spectrum disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have developmental language disorders or are over the age of five may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective language interventions that improve communication skills in children with developmental language disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent-implemented interventions can be effective, but this study aims to explore new dimensions of parent influence that have not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alper, Rebecca Mae — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Alper, Rebecca Mae
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.