The Pandemic’s Impact on Children’s Language Development

The pandemic impacted early language development, and emerging effects are alarming.

  • COVID-caused disruptions to home and school life hurt early language development more than expected.
  • Linguistic development is considerably delayed in children who were 0 to 6 years old during the pandemic.
  • The incidence of speech-language impairment has doubled in some regions.
  • Schools report they are at the breaking point in dealing with rising needs and costs.
Read the aricle:  Psychology Today