Learning to communicate using speech and language is a primary developmental task for young children. Delays in the acquisition of language are one of the earliest indicators of developmental deficits that may affect academic and social outcomes for individuals across...
This research registry is for parents of children younger than 10 years old. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities for you and your child! Join registry:...
This research registry is for clinicians and providers working with young children with developmental disabilities. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities that you may be eligible to...
The EIRG is dedicated to supporting early intervention providers as they strive to implement evidence-based practices and work effectively with families in natural settings. We support professionals in this amazing endeavor by: Offering continuing education and...
The EIRG is committed to supporting families during their child’s first years of life. During this time, babies learn to roll, crawl, sit, stand, walk, talk, and sing. But not all children develop in the same way. During this period of incredible growth, it is...
Why is this topic important? Over half of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual. In the United States, 20% of the population speaks more than one language. This number has continued to increase over the past few decades. Parents may wonder whether it’s...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with our Household Routine of the Week: Getting Dressed! Get creative with this routine by using some of our play ideas below. Remember to pay attention to and go along with...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with fun activities that will keep you both engaged. Playing with toys is an activity that many children enjoy, and often the best toys are objects already in your home. One...
What’s Featured This Week? Did you know you can support your child’s language development during almost any daily activity or routine? If you’re looking for a new and creative way to keep your quarantine full of fun, try out our Household Routine of the Week: Washing...
What’s Featured This Week? Looking to get creative during this time? Most household items can be turned into a playful activity with your kiddos. Below, we’re highlighting how you can keep language-learning full of fun with our Household Toy of the Week: Toilet Paper...
What’s Featured This Week? Household items can make great tools for language-learning. Below, we’ve listed a few new ways that you can make language-learning fun between you and your child while interacting with our favorite Household Toy of the Week: Cups! You can...
Author Roberts, M. Y., Curtis, P., Estabrook, R., Norton, E. S., Davis, M. M., Burns, J., ... & Wakschlag, L. S. (2018). Talking Tots and the Terrible Twos: Early Language and Disruptive Behavior in Toddlers. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics....
Author Curtis*, P. R., Frey, J. R., Watson, C. D., Hampton*, L. H., & Roberts, M. Y. (2018). Language disorders and problem behaviors: A meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 142(2). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2017-3551 Context A large number of studies have shown a...
Author Hampton*, L. H., Kaiser, A. P., and Roberts, M. Y. (2017). One-year language outcomes in toddlers with language delays: An RCT follow-up. Pediatrics, 140(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-3646 Objectives The current study is a 1-year follow-up analysis of...
Author Curtis*, P. R., Kaiser, A. P., Estabrook, R. and Roberts, M. Y. (2017). The longitudinal effects of early language intervention on children's problem behaviors. Child Development, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12942 Abstract Researchers examined whether a...
Author Stern*, Y. S., Maltman, N., & Roberts, M. Y. (2017). The influence of maternal pragmatics on the language skills of children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38(5), 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0000000000000445...
Author Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2015). Early intervention for toddlers with language delays: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 135(4), 686–693. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2014-2134 Objective Early interventions for toddlers with expressive and...
Author Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Wolfe, C., Bryant, J., & Spidalieri, A. (2014). The effects of the teach-model-coach-review instructional approach on caregiver use of language support strategies and children’s expressive language skills. Journal of Speech,...
Author Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parents as communication partners: An evidence-based strategy for improving parent support for language and communication in everyday settings. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, 20, 96-111....
Author Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parent-implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching with preschool children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 56, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2012/11-0231) Abstract...
Author Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2012). Assessing the effects of a parent-implemented language intervention for children with language impairments using empirical benchmarks: A pilot study. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 55, 1-16....
Learning to communicate using speech and language is a primary developmental task for young children. Delays in the acquisition of language are one of the earliest indicators of developmental deficits that may affect academic and social outcomes for individuals across...
This research registry is for parents of children younger than 10 years old. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities for you and your child! Join registry:...
This research registry is for clinicians and providers working with young children with developmental disabilities. Participating in the registry allows members of the EIRG to tell you about current and future research opportunities that you may be eligible to...
The EIRG is dedicated to supporting early intervention providers as they strive to implement evidence-based practices and work effectively with families in natural settings. We support professionals in this amazing endeavor by: Offering continuing education and...
The EIRG is committed to supporting families during their child’s first years of life. During this time, babies learn to roll, crawl, sit, stand, walk, talk, and sing. But not all children develop in the same way. During this period of incredible growth, it is...
Why is this topic important? Over half of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual. In the United States, 20% of the population speaks more than one language. This number has continued to increase over the past few decades. Parents may wonder whether it’s...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with our Household Routine of the Week: Getting Dressed! Get creative with this routine by using some of our play ideas below. Remember to pay attention to and go along with...
What’s Featured This Week? This week, continue to support your child’s language development with fun activities that will keep you both engaged. Playing with toys is an activity that many children enjoy, and often the best toys are objects already in your home. One...
What’s Featured This Week? Did you know you can support your child’s language development during almost any daily activity or routine? If you’re looking for a new and creative way to keep your quarantine full of fun, try out our Household Routine of the Week: Washing...
What’s Featured This Week? Looking to get creative during this time? Most household items can be turned into a playful activity with your kiddos. Below, we’re highlighting how you can keep language-learning full of fun with our Household Toy of the Week: Toilet Paper...
What’s Featured This Week? Household items can make great tools for language-learning. Below, we’ve listed a few new ways that you can make language-learning fun between you and your child while interacting with our favorite Household Toy of the Week: Cups! You can...
Author Roberts, M. Y., Curtis, P., Estabrook, R., Norton, E. S., Davis, M. M., Burns, J., ... & Wakschlag, L. S. (2018). Talking Tots and the Terrible Twos: Early Language and Disruptive Behavior in Toddlers. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics....
Author Curtis*, P. R., Frey, J. R., Watson, C. D., Hampton*, L. H., & Roberts, M. Y. (2018). Language disorders and problem behaviors: A meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 142(2). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2017-3551 Context A large number of studies have shown a...
Author Hampton*, L. H., Kaiser, A. P., and Roberts, M. Y. (2017). One-year language outcomes in toddlers with language delays: An RCT follow-up. Pediatrics, 140(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-3646 Objectives The current study is a 1-year follow-up analysis of...
Author Curtis*, P. R., Kaiser, A. P., Estabrook, R. and Roberts, M. Y. (2017). The longitudinal effects of early language intervention on children's problem behaviors. Child Development, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12942 Abstract Researchers examined whether a...
Author Stern*, Y. S., Maltman, N., & Roberts, M. Y. (2017). The influence of maternal pragmatics on the language skills of children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38(5), 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0000000000000445...
Author Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2015). Early intervention for toddlers with language delays: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 135(4), 686–693. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2014-2134 Objective Early interventions for toddlers with expressive and...
Author Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Wolfe, C., Bryant, J., & Spidalieri, A. (2014). The effects of the teach-model-coach-review instructional approach on caregiver use of language support strategies and children’s expressive language skills. Journal of Speech,...
Author Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parents as communication partners: An evidence-based strategy for improving parent support for language and communication in everyday settings. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, 20, 96-111....
Author Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parent-implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching with preschool children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 56, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2012/11-0231) Abstract...
Author Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2012). Assessing the effects of a parent-implemented language intervention for children with language impairments using empirical benchmarks: A pilot study. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 55, 1-16....