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Development of a culturally enhanced caregiver-facilitated language nutrition intervention "+Language is Medicine" to address developmental delay in Diné (Navajo) toddlers

Center:

VT-Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Joshuaa Allison-Burbank
[email protected]
913-588-0079

Product Description:

The article presents "+Language is Medicine" (+LiM), a culturally tailored, caregiver-led language nutrition intervention designed to address developmental delays in Diné (Navajo) toddlers. Developed collaboratively with tribal home visitors, community members, and a Diné linguist, +LiM offers a five-lesson curriculum emphasizing language nutrition, facilitation, shared book reading, pretend play, and integrating native language into daily routines.

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Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Students

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