Due to the multifaceted and interconnected nature of the various SDH, factors such as SES, culture, and childhood environment play an integral role in a child’s life as these determinants impact essential stages of language development(18). Due to the multifarious nature, SES and culture contribute to healthy childhood development as both determinants influence interpersonal relationships, verbal interactions, and the overall language development environment of a child(21,22). With this being the case, poverty and low SES impact healthy childhood development as economic disadvantage increases strain on relationships within the home, reduces familial interactions, and limits the amount of time parents spend developing language with their children(21).
