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The complexity of opportunities to respond used by mothers and fathers of children with Down syndrome: A preliminary investigation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Caregiver-child interactions are commonly used to examine children's language learning environment. However, few studies consider interaction configurations beyond dyadic interactions or explore the conceptual complexity of caregiver talk. Thus, we examined if the complexity of a caregiver's opportunities to respond (OTR) varied when sampled across three interaction configurations. Our study included twelve preschool-aged children with Down syndrome and both of their biological parents. Our preliminary findings suggest no differences in mothers' and fathers' frequency of OTRs across complexity levels during dyadic interactions. However, caregivers produced fewer OTRs across complexity levels during family choice than dyadic interactions.

Source: Journal of Child Language

DOI: 10.1017/s0305000924000370

Authors: Marianne Elmquist, Andrea L.B. Ford, Audra Sterling

Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Cincinnati

Language: English

Topic: Language Development and Disorders

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450