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Brenda Salley1,2, Heather von Bevern1, Nicolette Grasley-Boy3
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|April 15, 2025
Summary
The Talk With Me Baby (TWMB) intervention is feasible in well-child care, showing positive results in boosting parent-child language interactions. This approach supports early childhood development through routine pediatric visits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Early language development is crucial for cognitive and social outcomes.
- Universal interventions are needed to address language disparities in young children.
- Primary care settings offer a unique opportunity for early intervention delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and outcomes of the Talk With Me Baby (TWMB) language promotion intervention.
- To evaluate the integration of TWMB into routine well-child care for children aged 0-3 years.
- To examine the impact of TWMB on parent-child language-building interactions.
Main Methods:
- A 12-month trial involving 29 healthcare team members across 2 primary care clinics.
- Feasibility assessed via clinician feedback, knowledge tests, and clinic data.
- 63 parent-infant/toddler dyads provided feedback and completed surveys on language promotion behaviors.
Main Results:
- Clinician feedback and clinic data confirmed TWMB's acceptability and feasibility within standard well-child visits.
- Healthcare teams successfully delivered the TWMB intervention.
- Initial data indicated positive changes in parents' use of language-promoting interactions during daily activities.
Conclusions:
- Primary care is a viable setting for delivering universal language promotion interventions.
- TWMB demonstrates potential as a low-cost, scalable strategy.
- Leveraging primary care can optimize developmental potential in all young children.
Keywords:
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