After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, ...

Children with hearing loss who are diagnosed by 3 months of age and receive interventions by 6 months develop a far greater vocabulary than those whose diagnosis and treatment come later, according to ...

Treatment at the earliest age when symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear – sometimes in infants as young as 6 months old – significantly reduces symptoms so that, by age 3, most who ...

Ruby Batz, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education in the College of Education & Human Development, received two prestigious grants to explore and expand the literature regarding early ...

Better demographic data about young children with disabilities who seek and receive federally funded early intervention services, such as physical therapy, could help policymakers address barriers to ...

This episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” visits a Texas school for neurodivergent students that stresses early intervention. Our expert panel explores the value of early ...

Early support for the one in five children in England who struggle with talking and understanding words is more crucial than ever, with growing gaps in early development. Storytelling provides a ...

Vocabulary size and timing of fast word learning are important predictors of subsequent language milestones. 19, 20 Children with HL with hearing parents typically have difficulty acquiring new words, ...

Early intervention is essential for children with Down syndrome, addressing developmental needs and empowering them for success. Through therapies, education, and advocacy, it fosters independence and ...

Children exposed to even low levels of lead can face academic and neurological problems in school. New research suggests early interventions can help a lot—but children whose problems don’t develop ...

The research in collaboration with Region Gotland underscores the importance of early screening in identifying language and communication difficulties in children. Language and communication skills ...