Infant mismatch responses to speech-sound changes predict language development in preschoolers at risk for dyslexia

CONCLUSIONS: Infant MMRs, providing information about the maturity of the auditory system, are associated with the development of pre-reading skills. Speech-processing deficits may contribute to deficits in language acquisition observed in dyslexia.SIGNIFICANCE: Infant MMRs could work as predictive markers of atypical linguistic development during early childhood. Results may help in planning preventive and rehabilitation interventions in children at risk of learning impairments.PMID:38492973 | DOI:10.1016/j.clinph.2024.02.032

Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - March 16, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Sergio Navarrete-Arroyo Paula Virtala Peixin Nie Linda Kailaheimo-L önnqvist Satu Salonen Teija Kujala Source Type: research