Using Early Standardized Language Measures to Predict Later Language and Early Reading Outcomes in Children at High Risk for Language-Learning Impairments

@article{Flax2009UsingES,
  title={Using Early Standardized Language Measures to Predict Later Language and Early Reading Outcomes in Children at High Risk for Language-Learning Impairments},
  author={Judy Flax and Teresa Realpe-Bonilla and Cynthia Roesler and Naseem Choudhury and April A. Benasich},
  journal={Journal of Learning Disabilities},
  year={2009},
  volume={42},
  pages={61 - 75}
}
The aim of the study was to examine the profiles of children with a family history (FH+) of language-learning impairments (LLI) and a control group of children with no reported family history of LLI (FH—) and identify which language constructs (receptive or expressive) and which ages (2 or 3 years) are related to expressive and receptive language abilities, phonological awareness, and reading abilities at ages 5 and 7 years. Participants included 99 children (40 FH+ and 59 FH—) who received a… 
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