The Allegheny Department of Human Services recently contacted me about sharing this survey with you. I am not being compensated in any way, but I have a particular reason for wanting to share this with you.
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We had a foster child who came to us at 23 months and could not communicate at a basic level. Did not speak any words and didn't understand simple commands such as "go get your shoes, sit in your chair", ect.... We later found out his mother had said she didn't believe in talking with children and that it was a waste of time. After a few short months with us, with no special therapy or help, he was speaking & understanding clearly for his age range. Only through what we consider normal family interactions. I almost cried one day when he said to me "Let's sit on my bed and read this book" - just amazing!
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The Allegheny Department of Human Services
(DHS) is conducting research to gain an understanding of Allegheny
County, Pa., parents and caregivers’ perspectives on talking to their
babies and young children, and to see whether or not
they have the information and materials they need to increase the time
they spend doing this. Talking to babies or young children appears to
stimulate a lasting curiosity, which leads to the motivation for
lifelong learning. Research has found that the greater
the number of words children hear from their parents or caregivers
before they turn 3 years old, the higher their IQ will be and the better
they will do in school.
Through this survey, DHS hopes to generate
insights into the most effective ways of motivating Allegheny County
parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5 to talk with
their babies or young children.
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So please take a short minute and take this quick survey. Be honest. It will be a big help in advocating for kids all over our region!
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