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Markkula A, Pyhälä-Neuvonen R, Stolt S. Interventions and their efficacy in supporting language development among preterm children aged 0-3 years - A systematic review. Early Hum Dev 2024; 195:106057. [PMID: 38901388 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2024.106057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Preterm children have a higher risk for linguistic delays than full-term infants but are rarely provided with language intervention at an early age. Knowledge on early language interventions targeted to preterm children is scarce, and efficacy of the interventions is rarely reported. AIM This systematic review aims to identify interventions for preterm children aged 0-3 years with at least one language outcome. Efficacy of the interventions and quality of the study reports were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN The article search was carried out in six databases: EBSCOhost, Scopus, ERIC, LLBA, Ovid, and Web of Science. Effect sizes (Hedges' g) were calculated for language outcomes. Quality of the study reports was assessed using the levels of evidence system by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. RESULTS The 28 studies identified were divided into three groups: interventions at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, interventions during the first year, and interventions during the second and/or third years. Most of the interventions focused on supporting child-care and general development. Of the interventions, 61 % were efficacious in supporting language development of preterm children. The most promising results regarding efficacy were interventions conducted during the second and/or third years (80 %). Quality of the reports varied from high/good (89 %) to low (11 %). CONCLUSION The 28 existing studies provide limited evidence of the efficacy of very early interventions promoting language development of preterm children. However, especially the results for interventions conducted during the second and/or third years show promise. More studies, particularly language-focused interventions with longer follow-ups, are needed.
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- Anna Markkula
- Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Calignano G, Lettere G, Leo I, Maritan F, Mattera L, Granata P, Lucangeli D, Valenza E. Interconnected Pathways: Postural Stability and Vocabulary Skills in Preschool-Aged Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1891. [PMID: 38136093 PMCID: PMC10741731 DOI: 10.3390/children10121891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Previous research has highlighted an interplay between postural abilities and linguistic skills during infancy. However, this relationship could undergo further radical transformations in other periods of development. This current study explored a plausible network of relationships among postural abilities and vocabulary skills in a substantial cohort (N = 222) of preschoolers aged between 2 and 5 years-a developmental phase critical for refining both language and motor competencies. Here, postural stability was measured in terms of balance duration and accuracy, alongside an assessment of comprehension and expressive vocabulary skills. Employing a diverse set of techniques, i.e., data and missing data visualization and multilevel regression analysis, task complexity and age emerged as crucial factors explaining our data. In addition, network analysis indicates that language production plays a central role within postural and language interdomain networks. The resulting discussion focuses on the useful implications of this study for the assessment of typical preschool development, which would benefit from tailored methodological inspections guided by developmental theories that are framed in inter-domain approaches.
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- Giulia Calignano
- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology (DPSS), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy; (G.L.); (I.L.); (D.L.); (E.V.)
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology (DPSS), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy; (G.L.); (I.L.); (D.L.); (E.V.)
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology (DPSS), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy; (G.L.); (I.L.); (D.L.); (E.V.)
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- “Giovanni XXIII” Centro Infanzia, 35142 Padua, Italy; (F.M.); (L.M.); (P.G.)
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- “Giovanni XXIII” Centro Infanzia, 35142 Padua, Italy; (F.M.); (L.M.); (P.G.)
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- “Giovanni XXIII” Centro Infanzia, 35142 Padua, Italy; (F.M.); (L.M.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology (DPSS), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy; (G.L.); (I.L.); (D.L.); (E.V.)
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology (DPSS), University of Padova, 35131 Padua, Italy; (G.L.); (I.L.); (D.L.); (E.V.)
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Vargas-Vitoria R, Faúndez-Casanova C, Cruz-Flores A, Hernandez-Martinez J, Jarpa-Preisler S, Villar-Cavieres N, González-Muzzio MT, Garrido-González L, Flández-Valderrama J, Valdés-Badilla P. Effects of Combined Movement and Storytelling Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skills, Language Development and Physical Activity Level in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1530. [PMID: 37761491 PMCID: PMC10530241 DOI: 10.3390/children10091530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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This study protocol aims to analyze and compare the effects of combined movement and storytelling intervention (CMSI) on fundamental motor skills (locomotor skills and object control), language development (language comprehension, language expression, vocabulary and language description), and physical activity levels (light intensity, moderate-to-vigorous intensity and sedentary time) in children aged 3 to 6 years. The sample will consist of 144 children from 12 class groups, randomly assigned to 3 experimental groups (n = 72 children) and 3 control groups (n = 72 children), belonging to 4 class groups of upper-middle-level classes (2 experimental and 2 control; 3 to 4 years), 4 transition level 1 classes (2 experimental and 2 control; 4 to 5 years) and 4 transition level 2 classes (2 experimental and 2 control; 5 to 6 years). The experimental groups will perform CMSI for 3 sessions per week (40 min per session) over 12 weeks (using one motor story per week), while the control groups will not receive any treatment. The main outcome will provide information about fundamental motor skills, language development, and physical activity levels. Our hypothesis indicates that CMSI has the potential to generate significant increases in selected assessments. If this intervention proves to be beneficial, it could contribute to preschool and school curricula.
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- Rodrigo Vargas-Vitoria
- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3530000, Chile; (R.V.-V.); (C.F.-C.)
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3530000, Chile; (R.V.-V.); (C.F.-C.)
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- Doctorado en Educación en Consorcio, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile;
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, Chile;
- Programa de Investigación en Deporte, Sociedad y Buen Vivir, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, Chile
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- Carrera de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile;
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- Departamento Formación Inicial Escolar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile; (N.V.-C.); (M.T.G.-M.); (L.G.-G.)
- Escuela de Educación Parvularia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile
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- Departamento Formación Inicial Escolar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile; (N.V.-C.); (M.T.G.-M.); (L.G.-G.)
- Escuela de Educación Parvularia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile
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- Departamento Formación Inicial Escolar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile; (N.V.-C.); (M.T.G.-M.); (L.G.-G.)
- Escuela de Educación Parvularia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3480094, Chile
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- Escuela de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia 509000, Chile;
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3530000, Chile; (R.V.-V.); (C.F.-C.)
- Sports Coach Career, School of Education, Universidad Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 2520000, Chile
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Patria B. The longitudinal effects of education on depression: Finding from the Indonesian national survey. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1017995. [PMID: 36339172 PMCID: PMC9632623 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1017995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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A thorough and continuous investigation of the association between education and depression in Southeast Asia is critical, particularly in Indonesia, where depression is highly prevalent. Despite this, studies on education and depression mainly use a cross-sectional design alone, which cannot control the bidirectionality of the relationship. Therefore, this study investigated the longitudinal effects of education on depression symptoms, based on nationally representative survey data. This study used as its basis a longitudinal socioeconomic and health survey in Indonesia, the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS). The survey collected data through face-to-face interviews with individual respondents and their families. The fourth and fifth waves of IFLS datasets were used in the analysis. A total number of 18,374 adult participants were included in the dataset. Depression symptoms were assessed based on a 10-item version of the CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression) Scale. Education level was the highest level of education attained by the participants. A cross-lagged longitudinal model was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM) or analysis of covariance structure. The results showed that the model of education and depression fits the data well. The fit indices of the model, χ2 (1, N = 18,374) = 21.592, p = 0.001, RMSEA = 0.033, CFI =. 0999, fulfilled the requirements for a good fit. Meanwhile, further analysis of the cross-lagged model revealed that education predicted depression and not the other way around. The standardized regression weights showed that higher education attainment reduces the risk of depression later in life. This study asserts that educational attainment has longitudinal effects on depression. Therefore, expanding the policies surrounding educational opportunity may prevent the onset of depression. This is important, especially in the Indonesian context, where the prevalence of depression among adults is higher than the global average. Access to further education deserves continued consideration in research and policy discussions on mental health and educational system development.
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Nobre JNP, Morais RLDS, Viegas ÂA, Fernandes AC, Scheidt Figueiredo PH, Costa HS, Peixoto MFD, de Alcântara MA, Mendonça VA, Lacerda ACR. Factors Associated with Motor Competence in Preschoolers from a Brazilian Urban Area. CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM 2022; 52:721-736. [PMID: 36035450 PMCID: PMC9400000 DOI: 10.1007/s10566-022-09708-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Preschool is a crucial period for developing motor skills. Objective This study evaluated factors associated with motor competence in preschoolers from a Brazilian urban area. Methods A total of 211 preschoolers (51.2% girls and 48.8% boys) were evaluated. Body mass index was calculated; the Brazilian Economic Research Criterion, the Mini-Mental Scale (MMC) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Revised (ECERS-R™) were applied; the Habitual Physical Activity time was recorded; the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2) was performed. Univariate analysis was performed using simple linear regression for the independent variables, considering the motor test subscales as dependent variables. Variables with p < 0.20 in the univariate analysis were considered for the multiple linear regression model and were entered into the stepwise method. Results The independent variables remaining in the Standard Score Locomotor model were BMI, presence of park at school, and MMC (R2 = 0.16). The independent variables remaining in the Standard Object Control score were MMC and gender (R2 = 0.03). The variables associated with the highest scores of Gross Motor Quotient were MMC, body mass index, and presence of a park at school, respectively (R2 = 0.11). Conclusion Male eutrophic preschoolers who are physically active and attend schools with parks or courtyards in a Brazilian urban area have the highest scores for global cognitive function and motor competence.
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- Juliana Nogueira Pontes Nobre
- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PMPGCF), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PMPGCF), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PMPGCF), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PMPGCF), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Centro Integrado de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Saúde (CIPq-Saúde), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional (PPGReab), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PMPGCF), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais Brazil
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Impact of Differing Language Background Exposures on Bayley-III Language Assessment in a National Cohort of Children Born Less than 29 Weeks' Gestation. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9071048. [PMID: 35884032 PMCID: PMC9316512 DOI: 10.3390/children9071048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Preterm infants are at risk for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, especially language delay. Preterm infants < 29 weeks’ gestational age, cared for in Canadian Neonatal Follow-Up Network affiliated hospitals, were assessed between 18 to 21 months corrected age using the Bayley-III. Bayley-III Language Composite Scores were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses for children in three primary language groups: English, French and other. 6146 children were included. The primary language at home was English, French or another language for 3708 children (60%), 1312 children (21%) and 1126 children (18%), respectively, and overall, 44% were exposed to two or more languages at home. Univariate analysis showed that primary language was associated with lower Bayley-III Language scores; however, multivariate analyses demonstrated that neither primary language nor language of administration were significantly associated with lower language scores when adjusted for gestational age, other developmental delays and sociodemographic factors, but multiple language exposure was. Sociodemographic and other factors are more important in determining language development than primary language at home. Further studies are needed to examine the association between exposure to multiple languages and lower Bayley-III language scores in preterm infants.
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Correlation between Language Development and Motor Skills, Physical Activity, and Leisure Time Behaviour in Preschool-Aged Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9030431. [PMID: 35327803 PMCID: PMC8947720 DOI: 10.3390/children9030431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sedentary behaviour has a negative impact on children’s physical and mental health. However, limited data are available on language development. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to analyse the associations between language development and possible predictors such as motor skills and leisure time behaviour in preschool-aged children. Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis, motor skills and speech development status were assessed in 49 healthy preschool children. Physical activity and screen time were assessed via a parental questionnaire. Results: On average, physical activity was 8.2 ± 6.5 h/week; mean screen time was 154.2 ± 136.2 min/week. A positive relationship between the results in the item ‘One-leg stand’ and ‘Phonological working memory for nonwords’ (β-coefficient −0.513; p < 0.001) resp. ‘Formation of morphological rules’ (β-coefficient −0.626; p = 0.004) was shown within backward stepwise regression. ‘Lateral jumping’, resp. ‘Sit and Reach’ were positively associated with ‘Understanding sentences’ (β-coefficient 0.519; p = 0.001 resp. β-coefficient 0.735; p = 0.002). ‘Physical inactivity’ correlated negatively with all language development subtests (each p < 0.05). Media consumption had a negative predictive effect on the subdomain ‘Understanding Sentences’ (β-coefficient −0.530, p = 0.003). Conclusions: An inactive lifestyle correlated negatively with selected subtests of language development in early childhood. These results should be verified in larger groups and longitudinally but support the need for early health promotion.
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The Effect of Structured Exercise on Short-Term Memory Subsystems: New Insight on Training Activities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147545. [PMID: 34299994 PMCID: PMC8306059 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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It has been shown that exercise positively affects cognitive abilities, such as frontal functions and long-term memory processes. We tried to understand whether different exercises (i.e., an open-skill activity, a team game, vs. a closed-skill activity, a circuit) might specifically influence different short-term-memory (STM) subsystems of working memory. We examined the effect of a single bout of open- and closed-skill exercises on three STM tasks (i.e., verbal, visuo-spatial, and motor) in children attending the 3rd and 4th classes at primary school. One group was tested before and after (T0 and T1) an Italian class (control group), one group before and after 30-min exercise on a circuit, and one group before and after 30-min of a team game. The control group presented no improvement. The open-skill activity improved short-term memory performance in all the participants at T1 (p < 0.001 for children attending the 3rd class, and p = 0.007 for children attending the 4th class). In contrast, closed-skill activity improved short-term memory performance in older children (those attending the 4th class; p = 0.046) at T1. Importantly, this finding was found in a school setting and might have ecological validity. Therefore, the exercise protocol here used might help to structure specific training activities for both normal children and those with learning deficits to positively improve short-term memory abilities.
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Houwen S, Kamphorst E, van der Veer G, Cantell M. The degree of stability in motor performance in preschool children and its association with child-related variables. Hum Mov Sci 2021; 75:102722. [PMID: 33412454 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2020.102722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Understanding the stability of individual differences in motor performance during the early years of life, despite normative age-related growth in motor performance, has important implications for identification of motor coordination difficulties and subsequently, early remediation. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to examine the degree of rank-order and individual-level stability in motor performance in young children with different levels of motor skill proficiency. Subsequently, we explored the influence of child variables (i.e., age, gender, and behavioural self-regulation) on different aspects of stability. In this longitudinal study, a community sample of 68 participants (49% girls) with a mean age of 3 years and 11 months (SD = 7 months) were assesses in three six-monthly waves. The total standard score of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used as the measure of motor performance. Rank-order stability was examined with zero-order Pearson correlations. Individual-level stability was examined by means of stability in classifications (at risk for motor coordination difficulties versus typically developing). In addition to examining stability in group classification, the Reliable Change Index (RCI) was calculated to examine if the difference in a child's scores over time exceeded (increased or decreased relative to) the expected change. The results showed moderate to high rank-order stability between time points. No significant differences in degree of rank-order stability were found between boys and girls and between 3-year old and 4-year old children. In terms of stability of classification, it was shown that for ~50% of the children with motor coordination difficulties and ~ 90% of typically developing the classification based on the cut-off score on the MABC-2 was stable. Based on the RCI, over 90% showed individual-level stability. The level of behavioural self-regulation at T1 (as measured with the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders task) was not significantly related to individual-level stability in motor performance. In conclusion, our findings highlight the importance of a careful choice of stability measures and a reflection on the implications of their results. More research is needed to understand which child and environmental variables impact on stability.
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- Suzanne Houwen
- Inclusive and Special Needs Education Unit, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Inclusive and Special Needs Education Unit, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Inclusive and Special Needs Education Unit, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Inclusive and Special Needs Education Unit, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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James CE, Zuber S, Dupuis-Lozeron E, Abdili L, Gervaise D, Kliegel M. How Musicality, Cognition and Sensorimotor Skills Relate in Musically Untrained Children. SWISS JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1024/1421-0185/a000238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Abstract. Whereas a growing corpus of research has investigated the impact of music practice on several domains of cognition, studies on the relationships between musicality and other abilities and skills in musically untrained children are scarce. The present study examined the associations between musicality, cognition, and sensorimotor skills in 69 musically untrained primary school children of around 10 years of age, using a test battery of musical, cognitive, and sensorimotor abilities. We analyzed the results using nonparametric correlations and an exploratory factor analysis. It was our anticipation that basic cognitive resources (short-term and working memory, attention, processing speed) would relate to both higher-order cognition and musicality. Results indicated that, in musically untrained children, the interconnections between musical and cognitive abilities restrain to auditory short-term and working memory. Direct associations between musicality and higher-order cognitive processes did not occur. An interesting secondary finding comprised associations between sensorimotor function, as measured by the Purdue Pegboard test, and higher-order cognition. Specifically, we found an association between bimanual coordination of fine finger dexterity and matrix reasoning. This outcome suggests that higher-order cognitive function benefits from an efficient mastering of procedural aspects of sensorimotor skills.
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- Clara E. James
- Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Swiss National Center of Competences in Research LIVES–Overcoming vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives, Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland
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Leung C, Lai C, Lau D, Leung S, Pin TW. Effectiveness of a multidisciplinary parent training program for children with developmental disabilities: A single-blind randomized waitlist controlled trial. J Child Health Care 2020; 24:560-576. [PMID: 31601123 DOI: 10.1177/1367493519880447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary parent training program, Promoting Holistic Development of Young Kids (Poly Kids), using a single-blind randomized waitlist controlled design. The participants included 218 parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) (intervention group = 107 and waitlist control group = 111). The primary outcomes were child learning, expressive language, fine and gross motor skills (based on individual assessment by respective blinded professionals), and parental reports of child behavior problems. The parents in the intervention group reported significantly lower child behavior problems (d = .34), higher child task motivation (d = .63), and lower parenting stress post-intervention (d = .25), while the children in the intervention group produced significantly more words post-intervention (d = .82). McNemar test results were significant for movement out of the clinical range in child behavior problems and cognitive skills in the intervention group, but not the control group. The results provided initial evidence on the effectiveness of this train-the-trainer program in supporting families with preschool children with DD in terms of child behavior problems, expressive language, cognitive skills, task motivation, and parenting stress.
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- Cynthia Leung
- Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Oerbeck B, Overgaard KR, Pripp AH, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Aase H, Zeiner P. Early Predictors of ADHD: Evidence from a Prospective Birth Cohort. J Atten Disord 2020; 24:1685-1692. [PMID: 29254401 DOI: 10.1177/1087054717696765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Objective: To identify preschool predictors of registered ADHD diagnoses and compare two ADHD rating scales, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Conners' Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-R:S). Method: The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort study (MoBa) is a prospective population-based cohort study. The sample were singletons whose mothers responded to MoBa questionnaires at child age 3 years (n = 57,986) and 5 years (n = 32,377). ADHD diagnoses were obtained from the Norwegian Patient Register. Predictors were child gender, development and symptoms, and maternal ADHD symptoms. We used Cox proportional hazard regression analyses. Results: In all final models, ADHD symptoms at age 3 and 5 years predicted later ADHD: Age 3, CBCL: hazard ratio (HR) = 3.23 (CI [2.59, 4.02]); age 5, CBCL: HR = 10.30 (CI [7.44, 14.26]); and age 5 CPRS-R:S: HR = 5.92 (CI [4.95, 7.07]). Conclusion: The findings underline the importance of taking early parent-reported symptoms seriously. Both rating scales were useful for predicting ADHD.
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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D'Souza D, D'Souza H, Jones EJH, Karmiloff‐Smith A. Attentional abilities constrain language development: A cross‐syndrome infant/toddler study. Dev Sci 2020; 23:e12961. [DOI: 10.1111/desc.12961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Dean D'Souza
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge UK
- Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development Birkbeck, University of London London UK
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- Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development Birkbeck, University of London London UK
- Department of Psychology & Newnham College University of Cambridge Cambridge UK
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- Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development Birkbeck, University of London London UK
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Gonzalez SL, Alvarez V, Nelson EL. Do Gross and Fine Motor Skills Differentially Contribute to Language Outcomes? A Systematic Review. Front Psychol 2019; 10:2670. [PMID: 31849775 PMCID: PMC6901663 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Changes in motor development provide children with new learning opportunities to interact with objects, their environment, and with caregivers. Previous research finds that both gross and fine motor skills are predictive of later language outcomes across early infancy and childhood. However, gross and fine motor skills afford different types of interactions. Thus, gross and fine motor skills may potentially differ in the developmental trajectories through which cascading changes in language may occur. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether there are differences in the predictive capacities of gross and fine motor skills toward language outcomes across infancy and early childhood in typical development. Method: A systematic review of existing literature on motor-language cascades was conducted in across studies measuring gross and/or fine motor and language development in children from 0 to 5 years old. Searches were conducted in PsycINFO, PubMed, and MEDLINE. Keywords used were a combination of "gross motor," "fine motor," "motor performance," "motor development," or "psychomotor development" along with "language," "language development," or "communication skills." Two independent reviewers screened abstracts and full texts based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 23 articles were retained. Of these, seven studies measured only gross motor skills, four studies measured only fine motor skills, and 12 studies measured both gross and fine motor skills in the same study. Studies used a variety of measures to assess gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and language development (e.g., parent report, in lab observations, standardized assessment), and findings varied based on analyses used. Results demonstrated that both gross and fine motor skills are related to language outcomes, but due to a smaller amount of studies testing fine motor skills, conclusions regarding whether one is more important for language outcomes cannot be drawn. Conclusions: We conclude that both gross and fine motor skills help foster language development from infancy to early childhood. Limitations regarding current knowledge regarding the mechanisms that underlie motor-language cascades are discussed, as well as the need for more studies on fine motor skills.
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- Sandy L. Gonzalez
- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
- Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
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Peyre H, Albaret JM, Bernard JY, Hoertel N, Melchior M, Forhan A, Taine M, Heude B, De Agostini M, Galéra C, Ramus F. Developmental trajectories of motor skills during the preschool period. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019; 28:1461-1474. [PMID: 30864072 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-019-01311-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Children with developmental coordination disorder also manifest difficulties in non-motor domains (attentional, emotional, behavioral and socialization skills). Longitudinal studies can help disentangle the complex relationships between the development of motor skills and other cognitive domains. This study aims to examine the contribution of early cognitive factors to changes in motor skills during the preschool period. Children (N = 1144) from the EDEN mother-child cohort were assessed for motor skills with the Copy Design task (NEPSY battery) and the parent-rated Ages and Stages Questionnaire (fine and gross motor skills scores) at ages 3 and 5-6 years. At 3 years, language skills were evaluated using tests from the NEPSY and ELOLA batteries. Emotional problems, conduct problems, inattention and hyperactivity symptoms, peer relationships and pro-social behavior were assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) also at 3 years. Linear and logistic regression models were performed to examine whether positive and negative changes in motor skills between 3 and 5-6 years are associated with specific cognitive skills at 3 years, while adjusting for a broad range of pre- and postnatal environmental factors. In the linear regression model, the SDQ Inattention symptoms score at 3 years was associated with negative changes in motor skills (standardized β = - 0.09, SD = 0.03, p value = 0.007) and language skills at 3 years were associated with positive changes in motor skills (standardized β = 0.05, SD = 0.02, p value = 0.041) during the preschool period. In logistic regression models, the SDQ Inattention symptoms score at 3 years was associated with a higher likelihood of a declining trajectory of motor skills (OR [95% CI] = 1.37 [1.02-1.84]). A higher language skills score at 3 years was associated with an increased likelihood of a resilient trajectory (1.67 [1.17-2.39]). This study provides a better understanding of the natural history of developmental coordination delays by identifying cognitive factors that predict changes in motor skills between the ages of 3 and 5-6 years.
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- Hugo Peyre
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Robert Debré Hospital, APHP, Paris, France. .,Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycholinguistique (ENS, EHESS, CNRS), Département d'Etudes Cognitives, Ecole Normale Supérieure, PSL Research University, 29 rue d'Ulm, 75005, Paris, France. .,INSERM UMRS, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, 1141, Paris, France.
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- INSERM, UPS, Toulouse NeuroImaging Center, ToNIC, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Inserm, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Research team on Early life origins of health (EAROH), Villejuif, France.,Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- INSERM, UMR 894, Psychiatry and Neurosciences Center, Paris Descartes University, PRES Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Department of Psychiatry, Corentin Celton Hospital, APHP, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Descartes University, PRES Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'épidémiologie et de Santé Publique (IPLESP UMRS 1136), Department of Social Epidemiology, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, 75012, Paris, France
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- Inserm, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Research team on Early life origins of health (EAROH), Villejuif, France.,Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Inserm, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Research team on Early life origins of health (EAROH), Villejuif, France.,Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Inserm, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Research team on Early life origins of health (EAROH), Villejuif, France.,Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Inserm, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Research team on Early life origins of health (EAROH), Villejuif, France.,Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- The Bordeaux School of Public Health (Institut de Santé Publique, d'Epidémiologie et de Développement), Centre INSERM U1219, Epidemiology-Biostatistics, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycholinguistique (ENS, EHESS, CNRS), Département d'Etudes Cognitives, Ecole Normale Supérieure, PSL Research University, 29 rue d'Ulm, 75005, Paris, France
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Guler Yildiz T, Gonen M, Ulker Erdem A, Garcia A, Raikes H, Acar IH, Burcak F, Turan F, Can Gul S, Davis D. Examining the associations between children's receptive language skills and developmental domains in the United States and Turkey. JOURNAL OF CHILD LANGUAGE 2019; 46:480-500. [PMID: 30700341 DOI: 10.1017/s0305000918000570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study examined the relations between receptive language development and other developmental domains of preschoolers from low-income families, through an inter-cultural perspective involving the United States and Turkey. A total of 471 children and their caregivers participated in Turkey, while 287 participated in the United States. Children's development was assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for both samples. Different versions of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test were used for Turkish and US samples, to measure receptive language development. Results revealed similar patterns, with some differences, between the two countries. Receptive language predicted only communication and personal-social scales in the Turkish sample, while the US children's receptive language skills were associated with communication, problem solving, personal-social, and fine and gross motor development scales. These results were discussed in the context of each country, and the comparative conclusions contribute to the extant literature by illustrating the importance of language for three domains.
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- Department of Early Childhood Education,Hacettepe University,Turkey
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- Department of Early Childhood Education,Hacettepe University,Turkey
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development,South Dakota State University,USA
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- Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies,University of Nebraska-Lincoln,USA
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- Department of Early Childhood Education,Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa,Turkey
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- Department of Child Development,Hacettepe University,Turkey
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- Department of Early Childhood Education,Hacettepe University,Turkey
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- Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies,University of Nebraska-Lincoln,USA
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Stadskleiv K, Batorowicz B, Massaro M, van Balkom H, von Tetzchner S. Visual-spatial cognition in children using aided communication. Augment Altern Commun 2018; 34:68-78. [DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2017.1422017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Kristine Stadskleiv
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences for Children, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Special Education, Rio Claro Municipality, Rio Claro, Brazil
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- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Milo Foundation, Schijndel, Netherlands
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Language difficulties and internalizing problems: Bidirectional associations from 18 months to 8 years among boys and girls. Dev Psychopathol 2017; 30:1239-1252. [PMID: 29117871 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579417001559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Studies have shown that early language difficulties are associated with later internalizing problems. Less is known about the nature of the association: the bidirectional relationship over time, the role of different types of language difficulties, and gender differences. The present study examined bidirectional longitudinal associations between parent-rated language difficulties and internalizing problems in a four-wave cross-lagged model from 18 months to 8 years. Data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study were used (N = 114,000). Gender-specific dichotomized language variables were created, and associations were investigated uniquely for boys and girls. Logistic regression analyses showed that all cross-lagged associations from 18 months to 5 years were significant for girls (odds ratios [ORs] = 1.48-1.94). For boys, only internalizing problems at 3 years predicted change in language difficulties (OR = 2.33). From 5 to 8 years, the cross-lagged associations between semantic language difficulties and internalizing problems were significant and strong for girls (ORs = 1.92-2.97) and nonsignificant for boys. The results suggest that the associations between language difficulties and internalizing problems are bidirectional from an early age, and that girls are especially vulnerable for developing co-occurring language difficulties and internalizing problems during the years of transition to school.
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Valla L, Birkeland MS, Hofoss D, Slinning K. Developmental pathways in infants from 4 to 24 months. Child Care Health Dev 2017; 43:546-555. [PMID: 28386948 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Revised: 02/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been limited epidemiological research describing population-based samples regarding developmental pathways throughout infancy, and the research that exists has revealed substantial diversity. Identifying predictors for developmental pathways can inform early intervention services. METHODS The Ages and Stages Questionnaire was used to measure communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving and personal-social skills longitudinally in a large, population-based sample of 1555 infants recruited from well-baby clinics in five municipalities in southeast Norway. We conducted latent class analyses to identify common pathways within the five developmental areas. RESULTS Our results indicated that most classes of infants showed generally positive and stable normative developmental pathways. However, for communication and gross motor areas, more heterogeneity was found. For gross motor development, a class of 10% followed a U-shaped curve. A class of 8% had a declining communication pathway and did not reach the level of the high stable communication class at 24 months. Low gestational age, low Apgar score, male sex, maternal depression symptoms, non-Scandinavian maternal ethnicity and high maternal education significantly predict less beneficial communication pathways. CONCLUSION The results suggest that infants with low gestational age, low Apgar score, male sex and a mother with depression symptoms or non-Scandinavian ethnicity may be at risk of developing less beneficial developmental pathways, especially within the communication area. Targeting these infants for surveillance and support might be protective against delayed development in several areas during a critical window of development.
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- L Valla
- National Network for Infant Mental Health in Norway, Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- National Network for Infant Mental Health in Norway, Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Chenausky K, Tager-Flusberg H. Acquisition of voice onset time in toddlers at high and low risk for autism spectrum disorder. Autism Res 2017; 10:1269-1279. [PMID: 28339140 DOI: 10.1002/aur.1775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Although language delay is common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), research is equivocal on whether speech development is affected. We used acoustic methods to investigate the existence of sub-perceptual differences in the speech of toddlers who developed ASD. Development of the distinction between b and p was prospectively tracked in 22 toddlers at low risk for ASD (LRC), 22 at high risk for ASD without ASD (HRA-), and 11 at high risk for ASD who were diagnosed with ASD at 36 months (HRA+). Voice onset time (VOT), the main acoustic difference between b and p, was measured from spontaneously produced words at 18, 24, and 36 months. Number of words, number of tokens (instances) of syllable-initial b and p produced, error rates, language scores, and motor ability were also assessed. All groups' mean language scores were within the average range or slightly higher. No between-group differences were found in number of words, b's, p's, or errors produced; or in mean or standard deviation of VOT. Binary logistic regression showed that only diagnostic status, not language score, motor ability, number of words, number of b's and p's, or number of errors significantly predicted whether a toddler produced acoustically distinct b and p populations at 36 months. HRA+ toddlers were significantly less likely to produce acoustically distinct b's and p's at 36 months, which may indicate that the HRA+ group may be using different strategies to produce this distinction. Autism Res 2017. © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Autism Res 2017, 10: 1269-1279. © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Karen Chenausky
- Music and Neuroimaging Lab, Neurology Department, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University, 100 Cummington Mall, Boston, Massachusetts
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Houwen S, Visser L, van der Putten A, Vlaskamp C. The interrelationships between motor, cognitive, and language development in children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2016; 53-54:19-31. [PMID: 26851384 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2016.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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It is generally agreed that cognitive and language development are dependent on the emergence of motor skills. As the literature on this issue concerning children with developmental disabilities is scarce, we examined the interrelationships between motor, cognitive, and language development in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and compared them to those in children without IDD. In addition, we investigated whether these relationships differ between children with different levels of cognitive delay. Seventy-seven children with IDD (calendar age between 1;0 and 9;10 years; mean developmental age: 1;8 years) and 130 typically developing children (calendar age between 0;3 and 3;6 years; mean developmental age: 1;10 years) were tested with the Dutch Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition, which assesses development across three domains using five subscales: fine motor development, gross motor development (motor), cognition (cognitive), receptive communication, and expressive communication (language). Results showed that correlations between the motor, cognitive, and language domains were strong, namely .61 to .94 in children with IDD and weak to strong, namely .24 to .56 in children without IDD. Furthermore, the correlations showed a tendency to increase with the severity of IDD. It can be concluded that both fine and gross motor development are more strongly associated with cognition, and consequently language, in children with IDD than in children without IDD. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of early interventions that boost both motor and cognitive development, and suggest that such interventions will also enhance language development.
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- Suzanne Houwen
- University of Groningen, Department of Special Needs Education and Youth Care, Grote Rozenstraat 38, 9712 TJ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- University of Groningen, Department of Special Needs Education and Youth Care, Grote Rozenstraat 38, 9712 TJ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- University of Groningen, Department of Special Needs Education and Youth Care, Grote Rozenstraat 38, 9712 TJ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- University of Groningen, Department of Special Needs Education and Youth Care, Grote Rozenstraat 38, 9712 TJ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Aoki S, Hashimoto K, Ikeda N, Takekoh M, Fujiwara T, Morisaki N, Mezawa H, Tachibana Y, Ohya Y. Comparison of the Kyoto Scale of Psychological Development 2001 with the parent-rated Kinder Infant Development Scale (KIDS). Brain Dev 2016; 38:481-90. [PMID: 26612486 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to extend our understanding of the Kyoto Scale of Psychological Development (KSPD) by comparison with a parent-rated scale, the Kinder Infant Development Scale (KIDS). METHODS The participants of this study were 229 children aged 0-4, who were referred to the Developmental Evaluation Center of the National Center for Child Health and Development, due to a suspected developmental disorder/delay. The participants were divided into subgroups, depending on age and overall DQ. For each group separately, correlation analyses were conducted between the Developmental Quotient (DQ) of each KSPD domain and DQ of each KIDS subscale. RESULTS For high DQ group, in all ages, the KSPD Postural-Motor (P-M) domain DQ demonstrated a high correlation with the KIDS Physical-Motor DQ, and at young ages, it was also found to be moderately or strongly associated with the KIDS Manipulation DQ. For high DQ group, the KSPD Cognitive-Adaptive (C-A) domain DQ was most consistently related to the KIDS Manipulation DQ, and was also moderately correlated with the KIDS Physical-Motor DQ, Receptive Language DQ, Social Relationship with Adults DQ, Discipline DQ, and Feeding DQ, depending on age. For high DQ group, the KSPD Language-Social (L-S) DQ most consistently showed a moderate or high correlation with the KIDS Receptive Language DQ and the Manipulation DQ, and also related to Physical-Motor DQ, Expressive Language DQ, Language Conception DQ, Social Relationship with Adults DQ, and Social Relationship with Children DQ for some age groups. The low DQ group demonstrated stronger relationships on many of the pairs of the DQ of a KSPD subdomain and the DQ of a KIDS subscale, regardless of the type of subdomains and subscales. CONCLUSIONS For high DQ group, the KSPD P-M domain was consistently related to parent-reported physical/motor development, the C-A domain primarily reflected a child's fine motor skills and his/her ability to understand and follow verbal instructions provided by adults, while the L-S domain was associated with parent-reported language ability. For low DQ group, the effect of global delay increased overall correlations between each domain and subscale. Further studies are necessary to replicate the findings in a larger sample including typical children.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sayaka Aoki
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Developmental Evaluation Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Keiji Hashimoto
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Developmental Evaluation Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan.
| | - Natsuha Ikeda
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Developmental Evaluation Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Makoto Takekoh
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Developmental Evaluation Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Takeo Fujiwara
- Department of Social Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Naho Morisaki
- Department of Social Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Hidetoshi Mezawa
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Developmental Evaluation Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan; Division of Allergy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Yoshiyuki Tachibana
- Division of Maternal-Child Psychiatry, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
| | - Yukihiro Ohya
- Division of Allergy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan
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