Language acquisition in early childhood represents a fundamental aspect of human cognitive development, where children rapidly transform acoustic signals into a rich, structured linguistic system.

Source: spass/bigstockphoto What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old ...

Talking, singing, and playing with your child builds the foundation for strong language skills—starting in infancy. Support your child's language development with age-appropriate activities that match ...

Are genetic factors underlying children's language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children's ...

Baby talk could play a key role in helping toddlers’ early language development, according to new research. Infant-directed speech – often referred to as ‘baby talk’ – helps infants learn the sounds ...

Nearly two million children in the UK are affected by early language delays. New research will examine whether noise in nurseries is a hidden factor. An estimated 1.9 million children across the UK ...

Early language development is an important predictor of children’s later language, reading and learning skills. Moreover, language learning difficulties are related ...