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Assessing language and language environment of high‐risk infants and children: a new approach
Author(s) -
Caskey Melinda,
Vohr Betty
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.12195
Subject(s) - medicine , language development , intervention (counseling) , neonatal intensive care unit , pediatrics , developmental psychology , nursing , psychology
Language delays are common among premature infants and children with hearing loss. There are multiple tools and reports for assessing language in young children. Assessing early language and providing intervention is key to improving outcomes. Conclusion We conclude that utilization of a new tool, Language Environment Analysis digital language processor ( LENA ™), to assess the natural language environment of high‐risk infants and children in a variety of settings including the neonatal intensive care unit and home, provides the opportunity to access and identify key features of the early language environment.