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Promoting reading in children: do reading practices differ in children with developmental problems?

Arlene M Butz1, Michael Crocetti, Richard E Thompson

  • 1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, Maryland, The Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA. abutz@jhmi.edu

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Caregivers with higher incomes, regardless of child developmental status, were more likely to read to their children regularly. Reading promotion programs should target low socioeconomic families to improve early literacy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Socioeconomic Factors in Child Development

Background:

  • Early home reading practices are crucial for child development.
  • Understanding factors influencing reading habits in diverse populations is essential.
  • Caregivers of children with developmental problems may face unique challenges impacting reading routines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare reading practices between caregivers of children with and without developmental/behavioral problems (DEV).
  • To identify predictors of positive home reading habits.
  • To inform targeted reading promotion interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 321 caregivers (204 DEV, 117 GEN).
  • Self-reported data on reading frequency, TV viewing, and home book availability.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analyzed predictors of reading >= 4 days/week.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in reading frequency, TV hours, or book numbers between DEV and GEN groups.
  • Caregivers with incomes at or above 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) were more likely to read >= 4 days/week (OR 5.32).
  • Higher income remained a significant predictor after controlling for child status, caregiver education/age, and TV viewing.

Conclusions:

  • Positive home reading practices are strongly associated with higher socioeconomic status (income).
  • Reading promotion should prioritize low-income families, irrespective of developmental risk.
  • Socioeconomic factors play a critical role in supporting early literacy environments.