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Project

4e-1 Language and Cognitive Development in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Throughout the Lifespan

Center:

CA-UC Davis at the MIND Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Angela Thurman
[email protected]
916-703-0467

Project Description:

Language Development in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Drs. Abbeduto and Thurman are conducting research on language development in children with Fragile X syndrome (FXS), Down syndrome (DS), and ASD. They have found that each of these conditions has a unique linguistic signature, with different areas of relative strength and challenge. In addition, they have found similarities and differences in the biological, behavioral, and/or environmental factors that influence the ways language develops. They also focus on developing methods for assessment and monitoring treatment efficacy over time. They will continue to examine the efficacy of combining approaches to the treatment of language problems that empower parents to be agents of change and use telehealth technology to decrease the cost and burden and increase the accessibility of treatment.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National, International

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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