A5045832367- Language Development and Disorders
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Phonetics and Phonology Research
- Linguistic Studies and Language Acquisition
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Natural Language Processing Techniques
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Semantic Web and Ontologies
- Educational Methods and Media Use
- Linguistic Education and Pedagogy
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Law, logistics, and international trade
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Education and Technology Integration
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Development and Education
- Design Education and Practice
- linguistics and terminology studies
University of Malta
2013-2024
Significance Although much research has been devoted to the acquisition of number words, relatively little is known about other expressions quantity. We propose that order quantifiers related features inherent meaning each term. Four specific dimensions and use are found capture robust similarities in similar ways across 31 languages, representing 11 language types.
This paper compared the vocabulary size of a group 250 bilinguals aged 24–36 months acquiring six different language pairs using an analogous tool, and attempted to identify factors that influence sizes ultimately place children at risk for delay. Each research used adaptations MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories: Words Sentences specially designed developmental background questionnaire gather information on impairment, demographic exposure variables. The results showed...
Abstract This study evaluates the ability of different measures socioeconomic status (SES) to predict lexical outcomes for preschoolers raised in a context nationwide bilingualism. The participants were 58 children aged 3;11–4;3 from Maltese-dominant homes who attended state preschools. Receptive picture name judgement and naming, Maltese English, employed measure receptive expressive abilities, respectively. Lexical four individual SES variables single composite similar but not directly...
This study explored individual variability in the bilingual vocabularies of 65 Maltese children aged 23–27 months (N = 33) and 30–34 32). Most participants' direct input consisted sentences embedding English words. Bilingualism was present at societal level. Word production measured through parental report, using a adaptation vocabulary checklist MacArthur Communicative Development Inventories. The composite single-language measures were examined for central tendencies age effects, together...
Investigations of early vocabulary production often employ a single method to measure children’s word use. This study examined expressive development in children aged 1;0–2;6 years through combination picture naming, caregiver report and language sampling. The participants were predominantly exposed Maltese at home, with gathered evidence providing novel documentation this specific language-learning context. Expressive reported by caregivers was compared use elicited naming sampled...
Aims and objectives: This study documents early lexical expression in children whose language input the home was predominantly Maltese, accompanied by regular exposure to English mixing. Bilingualism contact were also present at societal level. The attempts determine whether children’s pattern of vocabulary growth corresponded a monolingual or bilingual mode development. Methodology: expressive vocabularies 60 aged 1;0 2;6 years measured using caregiver reports sampling. Data analysis:...
The current literature highlights the research and clinical applications of parental report in investigating status language skills young children. Since acquisition norms for Maltese have not yet been established, this study attempts to obtain preliminary indications developmental trends early lexical development by adapting an established parent-completed vocabulary checklist use with children.The concurrent validity bilingual adaptation was examined relative picture naming abilities...
The comprehension of constituent questions is an important topic for language acquisition research and applications in the diagnosis impairment. This article presents results a study investigating different types by 5-year-old, typically developing children across 19 European countries, 18 languages, 7 (sub-)families. investigated effects two factors on question formation: (a) whether contains simple interrogative word like ‘who’ or complex one ‘which princess’, (b) was related to sentential...
This article investigates whether the bilingual status of 56 typically developing children aged 60–69 months influenced their lexical abilities. The participants were identified as Maltese-dominant (Me) (n = 21), English-dominant (Em) 15) and balanced (ME) 20) on basis language exposure proficiency, reported by parents. Comprehension production nouns verbs measured using Cross-Linguistic Lexical Tasks (LITMUS-CLT) in Maltese (CLT-MT) British English (CLT-EN). Significant effects group for...
Limited word production may be the first indicator of impaired language development. The unavailability normative data and standardized assessments for young Maltese children hinders identification early delays. This study aimed to document children's expressive vocabulary growth accompanying range variation, assist at risk impairment. vocabularies 44 typically developing aged 12–30 months were measured through caregiver report. Mean scores each age point characterized by substantial...
Aims and objectives: This study measured bilingual lexical skills in children just starting preschool others who had been attending for one year. It aimed to investigate how children’s abilities were influenced by length of contact with structured input at school, a context where two majority languages are taught through the educational system. Methodology: The participants 72 their first second year preschool, aged 2;11–3;4 ( N = 35) 3;11–4;4 years 37), respectively. came from...
Since norms for vocabulary acquisition in Maltese children do not yet exist, documentation of productive may contribute to establishing a baseline lexical development. Clinical implications thus be derived. The current study is small-scale investigation the proportions and English lexemes vocabularies ten normally-developing aged between 12 30 months. participants were primarily exposed within their immediate environments, while receiving indirect exposure English. Outcomes parental report...
Young children’s vocabulary skills impact their phonological, semantic and syntactic development (Chiat 2000). It is inevitable, therefore, that small expressive vocabularies showing laboured growt...
Abstract Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs) affects a significant number of children during early childhood. Speech and Pathologists (SLPs) are vital in providing the adequate treatment through Therapeutic Toys (SALTTs) including board games, which have substantial benefits for undergoing therapy. However, designers require support designing games specifically target child A framework is proposed to assist more efficient, inclusive usable turn aligned with therapy goals defined by SLPs.
A delay in expressive language children with Down Syndrome (DS) is common, and often a major challenge of the condition. This study aimed to investigate early vocabulary skills Maltese DS, whose first languages were either or English, while taking into account chronological age. Language preference was further explored context bilingual environment. multi-method design implemented across seven participants abilities ranged from expression single words isolation simple word combinations. The...
An effort to solve real-world problems through the creation of new or improved products, such as rehabilitation therapeutic devices, requires a humancentred design approach.Lack domain knowledge about use context and accessibility key experts end users pose significant challenges designer during task clarification stage in understanding end-user requirements.This article presents computer-based support tool, ACQUAINT-SALTT, based on prescriptive computer architecture that allows generation...