Tackling Acquisition of Language in Kids (TALK) Workshop Series

October 18, 23, and 30, 2024 (Noon-1:30 p.m. ET)

Sponsors/Co-Sponsors

NICHD; National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD); National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; National Institute of Mental Health; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Location

Webinar; registration is free but required

Purpose

In 2023, NIH launched the TALK initiative in response to congressional interest in research to understand early language development, specifically the learning trajectories and needs of late-talking children, children older than 18 months who do not meet expressive language milestones. Various factors may contribute to late talking, sometimes called late language emergence, including, but not limited to, preterm birth, exposure to maltreatment or trauma, or intellectual and developmental challenges. Other children may present as late talkers for no known reason and with no other symptoms or problems.

This workshop series brings together experts and other stakeholders to discuss the latest findings, gaps, and opportunities in research on late talking. The workshops are organized around the TALK initiative’s three central themes:

  • Longitudinal Data (October 18): This workshop focuses on projects using longitudinal methods in studies of children identified as or at risk for late talking. Participants will discuss important factors to consider when conducting longitudinal research involving late talkers.
  • Novel Approaches (October 23): This workshop spotlights projects that address mechanisms, measurement, and technology applications for predicting and assessing late talkers within a variety of populations.
  • Translating Research into Practice (October 30): This workshop addresses projects that lay the foundation for evidence-based practice. Participants also will discuss how researchers can design clinical research studies to accelerate translation of findings into clinical practice.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Amy Buckley at amy.buckley@nih.gov or 571-520-2279.

More Information

Contact

For registration-related questions: 
Amy Buckley 
Email: amy.buckley@nih.gov 
Phone: 571-520-2279

For program-related questions:

Longitudinal Data Workshop
Virginia Salo, Child Development and Behavior Branch, Division of Extramural Research, NICHD
Email: virginia.salo@nih.gov

Novel Approaches Workshop

Translating Research into Practice Workshop
Holly Storkel, Division of Scientific Programs, NIDCD
Email: holly.storkel@nih.gov

Please note: Views expressed during NICHD-sponsored events do not necessarily reflect the opinions or the official positions of NICHD, NIH, or HHS.
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