The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tackling Acquisition of Language in Kids (TALK) initiative focuses on supporting research to enhance the understanding of early language learning and delays. It aims to address the needs of caregivers, professionals, and others involved in the care of children who start talking later than expected. The grant pushes for community-engaged research that incorporates diverse perspectives and rigorous qualitative methodologies. The goal is to enrich the knowledge base on how to disseminate cutting-edge information and practices effectively to those supporting late-talking children, thus informing better decision-making processes to aid this population.