Language Development in the Context of Childhood Trauma

What is it about?

When children experience trauma, their language development may be affected. However, not all children's language skills are affected equally when they have the same types of experiences. Our study looked at existing research to determine what is known about children's language development and trauma; how the type, timing, and duration of trauma can affect language outcomes; and what other individual, family, or community factors may be important to consider.

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Photo by Caleb Woods on Unsplash

Photo by Caleb Woods on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Understanding how language development is affected by different types of traumatic experiences can help speech-language pathologists to make better decisions about which children are most at risk of language difficulties. It can also help policy makers and service providers to better support children and families who are at risk.