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Correlation between Balance Ability and Speech-Language Development in Children

Tatjana Adamović, Rade Kosanović, Dejan Madić

    Collegium Antropologicum
    |October 6, 2015
    PubMed

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    Newborn balance reflexes correlate with childhood balance skills and early speech development. This study highlights the vestibular system

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Pediatrics
    • Neuroscience
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • The maturation of vestibular function in newborns is crucial for motor development.
    • Existing research has not extensively explored the link between early balance reflexes and later developmental milestones.
    • Understanding the vestibular system's role provides insights into overall child maturation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if newborn balance reflexes correlate with balance ability in early childhood.
    • To investigate the relationship between speech and language development and balance skills at birth and age 5.
    • To add novel insights into the maturation of vestibular function in infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal study involving 54 children (aged 5.0-5.4 years).
    • Balance ability and speech-language status assessed using standardized tests.
    • Vestibular reflexes clinically tested on day 3 postpartum; data collected via digital camera and statistically analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant correlation was found between newborn and five-year-old balance abilities.
    • Balance skills at age 5 showed a significant correlation with speech and language development.
    • The study identified a link between early vestibular function and later developmental outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Early balance reflexes are predictive of later balance capabilities.
    • Vestibular system function is associated with speech and language development in young children.
    • This research underscores the vestibular sense as a key parameter in infant maturation.

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