Cause for Concern? The Relationship Between Language Skills in Toddlers and Later Reading Skills in School
Maya Dybvig Joner
Abstract:The purpose of this longitudinal study is to investigate the association between poor language skills in toddlers and later reading skills. In contrast to earlier research, the present study used an authentic assessment of language skills conducted by staff in early childhood education and care as a tool for early identification. The participants were 515 Norwegian monolingual toddlers who were assessed when they were 33 months, 7 years, and 10 years. The results showed a small correlation between language ski… Show more
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