Understanding language development in late talkers
Improving the clinical utility of preschool language sample analysis
This study is looking at children who are late talkers but don't have any other issues, to see what early skills might help them catch up with their talking or face ongoing challenges, and it follows their language development from ages 2 to 5.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10840717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates late talking in children, focusing on those who show delayed expressive language skills without other impairments. By analyzing data from a cohort of late talkers and their typically developing peers, the study aims to identify early skills that predict language recovery or ongoing challenges. The research tracks various aspects of language growth from 24 to 60 months, including phonological development and vocabulary diversity, to better understand the factors influencing language outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-5 years who exhibit late talking without other cognitive or motor impairments.
Not a fit: Children who do not exhibit late talking or have additional developmental impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for identifying and supporting children at risk for lasting language impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding language development in children, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ratner, Nan Bernstein — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Ratner, Nan Bernstein
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.