Associations among parent–child relationships and cognitive and language outcomes in a clinical sample of preschool children |
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Authors: | Kara Leiser Amy Heffelfinger |
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Institution: | 1. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, MN, USA;2. Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA |
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Abstract: | AbstractObjective: To examine associations among parent–child relationship characteristics and child cognitive and language outcomes. Methods: Preschool children (n = 72) with early neurological insult completed assessments of cognitive and language functioning and participated in a parent–child semi-structured interaction. Results: Quality of the parent–child relationship accounted for a significant amount of unique variance (12%) in predicting children’s overall cognitive and language functioning. Impact of neurological insult was a significant predictor. Conclusions: Caregiver–child interactions that are harmonious and reciprocal as evidenced by affective and/or verbal exchanges support children’s cognitive and language development. Observations of interactions can guide providers in facilitating child- and family-centered interventions. |
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Keywords: | Family functioning neuropsychology parents children |
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