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What is the role of executive functions in language acquisition?

The aim of this study was to examine the relation among different aspects of executive functions and language comprehension in preschool children. The sample included 203 children aged four and five with average nonverbal cognitive development. Measuring instruments for assessment of executive functions were: Grass/Snow task ; Inhibition task (NEPSY-II) ; Digit Span Task ; CANTAB tasks and Dimensional Change Card Sort ; while for assessment of language comprehension Reynell Developmental Language Scales was used. Results showed that only two predictors of language comprehension in both age groups were verbal working memory and inhibitory control.

ive functions; preschool children; language acquisition

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