Associations among parent–child relationships and cognitive and language outcomes in a clinical sample of preschool children. Issue 2 (17th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leiser, Kara; Heffelfinger, Amy; Kaugars, Astrida
• Is Part Of: Clinical neuropsychologist. Volume 31:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 423
• Page End: 437
• Publication Date: 2017-02-17
• Subjects: Family functioning -- neuropsychology -- parents -- children; Neuropsychology -- Periodicals; Neuropsychology -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- Periodicals; 612.805
• DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2016.1268649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1385-4046

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To examine associations among parent–child relationship characteristics and child cognitive and language outcomes.Methods: Preschool children ( n = 72) with early neurological insult completed assessments of cognitive and language functioning and participated in a parent–child semi-structured interaction.Results: Quality of the parent–child relationship accounted for a significant amount of unique variance (12%) in predicting children's overall cognitive and language functioning. Impact of neurological insult was a significant predictor.Conclusions: Caregiver–child interactions that are harmonious and reciprocal as evidenced by affective and/or verbal exchanges support children's cognitive and language development. Observations of interactions can guide providers in facilitating child- and family-centered interventions.