Marianna E. Hayiou?Thomas|Nicole Harlaar|Philip S. Dale|Robert Plomin
Genetic and environmental mediation of the prediction from preschool language and nonverbal ability to 7?year reading
University of York|University of Missouri
use genetically sensitive design examine relationship language nonverbal ability 4 reading skills 7 years age sample 1000 children participating twins early development study find nonphonological well phonological measures early language make significant contributions towards prediction reading 7 nonverbal ability 4 equally strong predictor respect aetiology find substantial genetic contributions towards relationship early language skills reading 7 well trend towards shared environmental influences genetic continuity specific verbal domain however also find substantial genetic relationship nonverbal ability 4 reading 7