UNIGE scientists have discovered that children with autism exhibit different brain patterns depending on their language ...

*A new study published in Developmental Science suggests prenatal brain growth may influence early childhood language ...

Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

The maturation of the auditory-language brain network begins before birth, driven by gene-environment interactions. We investigated the association between familial and environmental factors and the ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the ...

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

Researchers found that when the adult talked and played socially with a 5-month-old baby, the baby's brain activity particularly increased in regions responsible for attention -- and the level of this ...

Assistant Professor and host Phil Capin spoke with Professor Meredith Rowe for “Practical Insights for Families on Supporting ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Understanding exactly how the brain develops from birth has confounded scientists for decades, largely because tools to finely measure brain activity have been lacking.

Parents want to support their child's development, but many aren't sure what works. Here are five common reading myths and ...