Date of Award
12-2015
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
MA in Child Development
Department
Child Development Graduate Program
Abstract
Much has been written on child language development and recent years have seen a burst of research on the psychological and physiological impact of trauma and stress. This study seeks to review existing research on how family trauma influences language development, and consider existing interventions. A case study is presented of work with a mother and her language-‐delayed child through preventive services. Interventions focused on increasing the mother’s capacity for mentalization and playful interaction with her child were found to be useful in ameliorating communication barriers and increasing the child’s social engagement.
Recommended Citation
Jay, Isabel, "Wanda and Joseph: Language development in the context of family stress and trauma" (2015). Child Development Theses. 6.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/child_development_etd/6