Babies' first words are often seen as a important and precious moment in their development, marking the beginning of their ...

As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...

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In a noisy school cafeteria, two children speak over the conversations and clanging utensils happening around them. While many observers may see the children talking and think their ears are doing all ...

Communication disorders affect a person’s ability to detect, receive, process, and comprehend the concepts or symbols necessary for communication. It can affect hearing, language, and speech. Causes ...

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Jade Scown takes comfort in the peace and quiet of nature.(ABC News: Mary Lloyd) Jade loves being among the gums near the Murray River.(ABC News: Mary Lloyd) Among the still gums, on a bend in the ...

Since the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of young children who are slow to develop language skills, with pediatric speech delays more than doubling for children aged ...

The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck has been reporting on ...