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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Classroom-Based Prosodic Training Program for Infants and Toddlers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Although prosody plays a critical role in early language acquisition, the effects of prosodic training on language outcomes during infancy remain unexplored. This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a prosodic training program. Thirty-three children aged 6 to 36 months attended 23 weekly group sessions in their educational setting. Language development was assessed pre- and post-training using the Griffiths III Language and Communication subscale. Results showed a significant shift in the discrepancy between developmental and chronological age, with mean scores increasing from below-age to above-age expected levels. Educators and caregivers reported high satisfaction, language gains, and strong engagement.

Source: Education Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/educsci15101393

Authors: Marisa G. Filipe, Tânia Carneiro, Cátia Severino, Adelaide Mateus, Marina Vigário, Sónia Frota

Institution: University of Lisbon

Language: English

Topic: Language Development and Disorders

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172