Language & Learning Clinic, PLLC » language development

Psychologists Test Effects of Household Noise on Children's Verbal Development

sblackley — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:05:19 +0000

Psychologists think that children who grow up in noisy homes may have lower verbal skills. New studies aim to test whether the constant background noise of a TV set or of other children playing learn to speak later and with poorer vocabulary…… Watch: Science Daily Video

Society for Neuroscience: Reading instruction regimens can improve the brain function

sblackley — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:46:24 +0000

"Reading problems, which are rampant in America, can greatly hinder a person’s life. Scientific research, however, is now providing insights on how to prevent the development of poor reading and all the problems that come with it. Some of the latest work cites evidence suggesting that certain reading instruction regimens can improve the brain function of those with reading woes, enabling them to read better….Read more….

What is dyslexia and how is it evaluated?

sblackley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:54:04 +0000

Information from The International Dyslexia Association (IDA):

The Language & Learning Clinic, PLLC uses a component model for evaluating reading and written language, assessing the student's skills in each of these areas:

speech sound awareness and memory
knowledge of letter symbols and word parts and fluency of their use
accuracy and fluency of single word reading
vocabulary
listening comprehension
sentence processing
oral and written expression (including spelling, sentence formulation & conventions and discourse organization)

Study: TV can impair speech development of young children

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:39:20 +0000

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for babies under age 2.

Reading and the Brain

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:50:28 +0000

This Web-based video is about how brain scientists are working to solve the puzzle of why some children struggle to read and others don't. Startling new research shows the answer may lie in how a child's brain is wired from birth. This video demonstrates how effective interventions can change the brain. and help people overcome disorders like dyslexia and autism. To view this video on your computer you'll need a high speed Internet connection.View video

Baby Einsteins: Not So Smart After All

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:41:19 +0000

… from Time.com

In the latest study on the effects of popular videos such as the "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Baby" series, researchers find that these products may be doing more harm than good. And they may actually delay language development in toddlers.

Dietary Supplements Aid Learning & Attention

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:38:23 +0000

Durham Local Educational Authority study suggests Omega-3 fatty acids have real benefits for a pupils with a range of specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. read more

Speech Sounds

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:27:15 +0000

Children must understand how speech sounds work to be ready for instruction in reading and writing. There are many activities that you can do with students to help them understand how speech sounds relate to letters. read more

How Babies Acquire Building Blocks Of Speech Affects Later Reading, Language Ability

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:24:06 +0000

One of the scientists leading the effort to understand exactly how infants go about learning language told a White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development ….that the fundamental steps in language acquisition later play a critical role in the ability to read. (…..from Science Da ily. read more

Growing Up Reading

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:41:57 +0000

Emergent literacy resources (birth – 2nd grade) from the West Bloomfield Public Library read more