Child Dev May 2020 PMID 30919945

Socioeconomic Disparities in Language Input Are Associated With Children's Language-Related Brain Structure and Reading Skills.

Emily C Merz, Elaine A Maskus, Samantha A Melvin, Xiaofu He, Kimberly G Noble

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The discussions highlight the significance of socioeconomic disparities in language input, citing the study’s findings about cortical growth and reading skills, with examples like mentions of 'brain-building power' and 'intervention programs.' Words like 'exciting,' 'proud,' and phrases such as 'research indicates' reveal strong enthusiasm and recognition of the article’s potential impact on child development policies and practices.

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Most discussions strongly support the findings linking language input, brain development, and reading skills, emphasizing the importance of conversational turns.

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The collective tone suggests this research could influence educational practices, early intervention programs, and policy discussions about childhood development.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how socioeconomic factors influence children's brain development and reading skills, focusing on the role of language input at home.
  • Children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to receive more adult words and conversational turns, which are linked to increased size in specific brain regions (left perisylvian cortex) involved in language.
  • This brain region's size mediates the relationship between parental education and children's reading abilities, suggesting that language-rich home environments may help reduce socioeconomic disparities in reading skills.]

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Dr. Kimberly Noble
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Really proud of this one! We report links among socioeconomic disparities, home language input as measured by @LENAEarlyTalk, #brain structure and #reading skill. Out today in Early View in "Child Development." https://t.co/DQqpnfQqUx

Mar 28, 2019 · 90 likes · 29 shares · 4,978 followers View post →
Dr. Kimberly Noble
@KimberlyGNoble · X

In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using @LENAEarlyTalk technology to link adult-child conversations to children's brain development. https://t.co/SYW1ylBdWJ https://t.co/Gkj2nByoPy

Apr 4, 2019 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 4,978 followers View post →
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A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain growth, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainBuilding #ServeandReturn https://t.co/N1uObo5LQc

Feb 17, 2020 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

The evidence for the brain-building power of conversational turns continues to grow — another study has been published linking conversational turns and brain structure! #ServeandReturn https://t.co/e7yost6Ui4

Sep 9, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
Dr. Kimberly Noble
@KimberlyGNoble · X

Full text can be read here: https://t.co/yWITjFNV7b. Kudos to lead author Dr. Emily Merz for bringing this labor of love to fruition! Many, many thanks to the reviewers and editor whose thoughtful comments helped strengthen the interpretation. @NEEDLabColumbia @SRCDtweets

Mar 28, 2019 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,978 followers View post →
LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

Research from Dr. @KimberlyGNoble and team at @teacherscollege found that children who experienced more conversational turns had greater cortical surface area, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainAwarenessWeek #ServeandReturn #BrainBuilding https://t.co/71ugOucB7J

Mar 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,884 followers View post →

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A recent study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain growth, and in turn, better reading skills. https://t.co/IVshWFtwST

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Study finds link between conversational turns and cortical brain structure that was published in 2019! This is why early interactive talk is so important! https://t.co/lUgZqXjTub via @YouTube #earlytalk #childdevelopment #research

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A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain growth, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainBuilding #ServeandReturn https://t.co/co9TspfPct

Apr 29, 2020 · 1 like · 2,884 followers View post →
LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

Research from Dr. @KimberlyGNoble and team at @teacherscollege found that children who experienced more conversational turns had greater cortical surface area, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainAwarenessWeek #ServeandReturn #BrainBuilding https://t.co/X1IPHzITxR

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LENA
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Research from Dr. @KimberlyGNoble and team at @teacherscollege found that children who experienced more conversational turns had greater cortical surface area, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainAwarenessWeek #ServeandReturn #BrainBuilding https://t.co/71ugOucB7J

Mar 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
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@JasonChow @TeachersCollege Hi Jason — Here's a link to it! https://t.co/Py263TFWgG

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RT @LENAEarlyTalk: A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain…

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LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain growth, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainBuilding #ServeandReturn https://t.co/N1uObo5LQc

Feb 17, 2020 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
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RT @LENAEarlyTalk: A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain…

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LENA
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A study from @TeachersCollege indicates that children who experience more conversational turns may have increased brain growth, and in turn, better reading skills. #BrainBuilding #ServeandReturn https://t.co/YoyWlnztcs

Jan 29, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
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Study finds link between conversational turns and cortical brain structure https://t.co/4emKIFcYzk https://t.co/SIB95yB4XW

Sep 29, 2019 · 333 followers View post →
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RT @LENAEarlyTalk: “Interestingly, the effect was not driven by child vocalizations, suggesting it's not just chattier kids who have a larg…

Sep 27, 2019 · 3 shares · 206 followers View post →
LENA
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“Interestingly, the effect was not driven by child vocalizations, suggesting it's not just chattier kids who have a larger cortex. Rather, the findings are consistent with parent-child talk shaping brain development, not the other way around." https://t.co/DqOx9F3lxh

Sep 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

“These results suggest that improving children’s language exposure via prevention and intervention programs may benefit their structural brain development." https://t.co/mKeIbqOmMo

Sep 17, 2019 · 1 like · 2,884 followers View post →
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RT @LENAEarlyTalk: The evidence for the brain-building power of conversational turns continues to grow — another study has been published l…

Sep 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 50 followers View post →
LENA
@LENAEarlyTalk · X

The evidence for the brain-building power of conversational turns continues to grow — another study has been published linking conversational turns and brain structure! #ServeandReturn https://t.co/e7yost6Ui4

Sep 9, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
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Socioeconomic disparities in language input are associated with children’s language-related brain structure and reading skills https://t.co/S5wDulnrTn

Jul 9, 2019 · 660 followers View post →
Linguistics Guru
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Socioeconomic disparities in language input are associated with children's language‐related brain structure and reading skills. https://t.co/nfK1vO6Bip

Jun 15, 2019 · 5,543 followers View post →
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Jun 15, 2019 · 313 followers View post →
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Socioeconomic disparities in language input are associated with children's language‐related brain structure and reading skills. https://t.co/Tf0BDkf30W

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RT @KimberlyGNoble: In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using…

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Apr 9, 2019 · 1 like · 10,513 followers View post →
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RT @KimberlyGNoble: In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using…

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RT @KimberlyGNoble: In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using…

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RT @KimberlyGNoble: In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using…

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Dr. Kimberly Noble
@KimberlyGNoble · X

In my TED talk out this week on #poverty and child #brain development, I highlighted some of our recent findings using @LENAEarlyTalk technology to link adult-child conversations to children's brain development. https://t.co/SYW1ylBdWJ https://t.co/Gkj2nByoPy

Apr 4, 2019 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 4,978 followers View post →
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Let's talk to our little ones! Socioeconomic Disparities in Language Input Are Associated With Children's Language‐Related Brain Structure and Reading Skills - Merz - - Child Development - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/FyHR4brFtn

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RT @KimberlyGNoble: Full text can be read here: https://t.co/yWITjFNV7b. Kudos to lead author Dr. Emily Merz for bringing this labor of lov…

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Dr. Kimberly Noble
@KimberlyGNoble · X

Full text can be read here: https://t.co/yWITjFNV7b. Kudos to lead author Dr. Emily Merz for bringing this labor of love to fruition! Many, many thanks to the reviewers and editor whose thoughtful comments helped strengthen the interpretation. @NEEDLabColumbia @SRCDtweets

Mar 28, 2019 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,978 followers View post →
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RT @KimberlyGNoble: Really proud of this one! We report links among socioeconomic disparities, home language input as measured by @LENAEarl…

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Dr. Kimberly Noble
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Really proud of this one! We report links among socioeconomic disparities, home language input as measured by @LENAEarlyTalk, #brain structure and #reading skill. Out today in Early View in "Child Development." https://t.co/DQqpnfQqUx

Mar 28, 2019 · 90 likes · 29 shares · 4,978 followers View post →