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The Impact of the Pandemic on Child Development: Key Insights for Practitioners

The Impact of the Pandemic on Child Development: Key Insights for Practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various aspects of child development, particularly in the domains of social skills, language, and early literacy. A recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA) titled "The Impact of the Pandemic on Development: Parents' Perceptions on Language and Literacy" provides valuable insights that can help practitioners enhance their services and outcomes for children.

Based on an online survey of 253 Canadian parents of preschool-aged children, the study revealed that the most significant concern among parents was the negative impact of pandemic-related measures on their children's social skills. Specifically, limitations on playing with other children were perceived as the most detrimental. Interestingly, parents were less concerned about the impact on language and early literacy skills.

Here are some key takeaways from the study that practitioners can implement:

By implementing these insights, practitioners can better support the developmental needs of children during and after the pandemic. Further research is encouraged to continue exploring the long-term effects of the pandemic on child development.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Impact of the Pandemic on Development: Parents' Perceptions on Language and Literacy


Citation: Court, E., Loignon, G., Dutemple, M., & Deacon, S. H. (2024). The Impact of the Pandemic on Development: Parents' Perceptions on Language and Literacy. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 48(1), 17-27. https://cjslpa.ca/files/2024_CJSLPA_Vol_48/No_1/CJSLPA_Vol_48_No_1_2024_1299.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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