Language and Learning Study
The Language and Learning study explores genetic and environmental factors associated with the development of language and learning difficulties in children.
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About the Language and Learning Study (SOL)
The aim of the SOL study is to provide the best possible knowledge base for the understanding of causes and developmental trajectories of language difficulties, to enable early preventative measures.
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Fact sheet
Facts about language impairment in children
Speech and pronunciation difficulties are common in young children. Language impairment includes difficulties understanding speech, expressing oneself verbally and correct pronunciation.
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Publications from the SOL study
Scientific publications and popular science articles from the Language and Learning Study (SOL).
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Projects in the Language and Learning Study (SOL)
Here is a selection of current and completed projects and substudies in the Language and Learning Study.
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Children with Specific Language Impairment
This fact sheet is written by Joy Simpson in collaboration with Mabel L. Rice, University of Kansas, an international expert on language disabilities in children, and posted by permission.
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News
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The consequence of poverty on development and mental health
Around seven per cent of Norwegian families can be defined as poor. Growing up in such circumstances is associated with increased risk of problems in most areas of development.
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Preschools are positively related to children’s development and functioning
Children who have an early start at kindergarten (universal preschool care for children from 1-6 years old) or family day care have a lower risk of late language development.
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Reports
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Main findings from Report 2008:10 Delayed language development
Among children in kindergarten, we see a smaller proportion of children with delayed language than amongst those cared for at home.
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Main findings from Report 2011:5 Childcare up to 18 months
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Variation in Kindergarten Quality - main findings
Here is a summary of the key findings from the 2013 report into childcare quality in English. The report is only available in Norwegian.
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