Understanding how toddlers develop language skills and identifying delays early
Lexico-semantic abilities in early language growth and delay
This study is looking at how toddlers learn to understand and use words, and it’s for parents of 18-month-olds who want to help their kids develop strong language skills and catch any potential language delays early on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019839 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the development of lexico-semantic skills in toddlers, which are crucial for language acquisition. By recruiting a diverse group of 18-month-old children, the project aims to track their language growth over time and identify early indicators of potential language disorders. The study employs various assessments to measure children's abilities in understanding and processing word meanings, with the goal of improving early detection of language delays. The findings could help in creating better diagnostic tools for identifying children at risk for language disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are toddlers aged 18 months with varying language abilities and backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 4 years or do not exhibit any language development concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate identification of language disorders in young children, allowing for timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using early language skills as indicators for later language development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borovsky, Arielle — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Borovsky, Arielle
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.