Description
Switching between languages is common in multilingual communication. Yet, the potential consequences of switching for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) are unknown. Although studies of children with typical development suggest that the effect may be small, the effect could be amplified in children with DLD because of their problems with language uptake/processing. This study investigates parental language switching and its relationship with language outcomes in three- to six-year-old multilingual children with DLD in the Netherlands. We measure parental language switching through a parental questionnaire (Q-BEx; De Cat et al., 2022) and the LENA™ recording device that is used to make day-long recordings in the home environment. We distinguish between the type (between or within speakers) and direction (Dutch to other language or vice versa) of switching and explore relationships with receptive vocabulary and grammatical abilities in Dutch. The findings will be informative for professionals working with DLD and will aid better support for multilingual families on language use at home.| Period | 1 Jun 2023 |
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| Event title | Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Madison, United States, WisconsinShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |