The Effects of Child Maltreatment on Language Development.
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Reports - Research
- Authors
- Allen, Rebecca E.; Oliver, J. M.
- Source
- Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal. 1982 6(3):299-305.
- Subject
- Child Abuse
Child Neglect
Language Acquisition
Language Handicaps
Preschool Education
- Language
- English
The separate effects of child neglect, abuse, and their interaction upon language development as measured by the Preschool Language Scale were examined in four groups of children (N=79). Findings suggest that child neglect may be the critical type of maltreatment associated with language delay. (Author/CL)