Screening for speech-language development in Emirati toddlers.

Almekaini, Lolowa A; Zoubeidi, Taoufik; Albustanji, Yusuf; Narchi, Hassib; Jabri, Omer Al; Souid, Abdul‐Kader

doi:10.35841/psychology-cognition.2.1.26-31

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“…verbal comprehension [40,41]. We previously developed z-scores for each MSEL subscale in Japanese children using our HBC Study sample, as the US version of the normative data did not correspond well with the Japanese sample [42].…”

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Early temperament as a predictor of language skills at 40 months

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Background Mastering language involves the development of expressive and receptive skills among children. While it has been speculated that early temperament plays a role in the acquisition of language, the actual mechanism has not yet been explored. We investigated whether temperament at 18 months predicted expressive or receptive language skills at 40 months. Methods A representative sample of 901 children and their mothers who were enrolled and followed-up longitudinally in the Hamamatsu Birth Cohort for Mothers and Children study was included in the analysis. Child temperament was measured at 18 months using the Japanese version of the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire. Expressive and receptive language skills were measured at 40 months using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning. Results The multiple regression analysis, adjusting for potential confounders, suggested that higher motor activation (fidgeting) at 18 months was associated with lower expressive and receptive language skills at 40 months. Higher perceptual sensitivity was associated with higher expressive and receptive language skills at 40 months. Conclusions Specific temperament at 18 months of age predicted the development of the child’s expressive and receptive language skills at 40 months.

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Early temperament as a predictor of language skills at 40 months

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“…In a study addressing speech-language challenges among Emirati children (n=152) raised by multilingual caretakers, Almekaini et al (2017) discovered delayed expressive language development in a considerable number of children, underscoring the critical importance of timely assessment and intervention. These findings underscore the necessity of employing effective language screening strategies for children.…”

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Breaking Sound Barriers: Cultivating Expressive Language in Children with Hearing Impairment Through a Computer-Based Intervention Program

Alghazo,

Daoud,

Abu-Attiyeh

2024

WJEL

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The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a linguistic educational program in improving expressive language skills among individuals with mild hearing impairment in the UAE. To achieve this goal, the researchers designed a computer-based program that targeted expressive language abilities in children with language disorders. The study recruited 30 children who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group, who received the computer-based program, or a control group, who underwent traditional training methods at centers. After conducting an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), the data showed that the experimental group exhibited noteworthy enhancements in expressive language skills compared to the control group. Moreover, the statistical analysis unveiled that the academic level (grade) had a significant influence on the results, with the third level demonstrating the most substantial progress. However, gender did not appear to have any impact on the findings. Ultimately, the results were thoroughly reviewed and deliberated, culminating in the formulation of a set of recommendations.

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“…In Saudi Arabia,the prevalence of language delay was 24.5% and may be related to unsocial community style, excessive use of electronic devices and indoor activity [19]. Also, it was 46% in the United Arab Emirates in children aged 2-3 years who needed further assessment and early treatment [20].Research on the effects of electronic media viewing on child speech development has recently become a topic of exploration but has proven to be complex. In Egypt, few data are available on electronic media viewing in young children.…”

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Exposure to Electronic Media: Children Diagnosed With Speech Delay

Mater

Bayoumy

2019

IJND

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Today's daily life is overwhelmed with electronic media and excessive technology exposure among young children became an expert users. Early exposure to technology such as television, smartphone, tablet and computer affected the language development among children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children under two years old should have minimal screen media exposure. Aim: To investigate the exposure to electronic media among children diagnosed with speech delay. Methods:Retrospective descriptive designwas done on a convenient sample of 100 children with their parentswho were attended psychiatric clinic in the Center of Social and Preventive Medicine, Cairo Universitywho diagnosed with speech delay.Structured interview questionnaire developed by the researchers, includesfourparts: personal characteristics of children and their parents;family electronic devices usage at home; types of electronic media exposure from 0-6 years oldand child history of the duration of electronic media exposure from 0-6 years old. Result:An average duration of electronic media per dayexposure was 3.74 hours for children less than 2 years old, 3.81 hours for children from 2 to less than 4 years and 3.41 hours for children from 4 to 6 years who suffered from speech delay, slightly less than two third of children less than 2 years oldwatched television,slightly more than one quarter of them (28%) used smart phone and increased to 42% of children from 2 to 4 years old, only 3 to 12 % of young children from 0-6 years old viewed tablet and one fifth of young children (2-6 years) viewed computer. Conclusion: Average duration of electronic media exposure per day for children less than 2 years who suffered from speech delaywas 3.74 hours, slightly less than two third of them watched television and slightly more than one quarter of them used smart phone. Recommendation:Further longitudinal study of early electronic media viewing and language development that follows children from birth to beyond age five.

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Screening for speech-language development in Emirati toddlers.

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Early temperament as a predictor of language skills at 40 months

Early temperament as a predictor of language skills at 40 months

Breaking Sound Barriers: Cultivating Expressive Language in Children with Hearing Impairment Through a Computer-Based Intervention Program

Exposure to Electronic Media: Children Diagnosed With Speech Delay

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