specific language impairment SLI Flashcards
1
Q
what is SLI
A
language disorder with problems with the mastery of language but not because of hearing loss or other developmental delays such as cognition or neurologicaldeficits. Problems with form (syntax, morphology) not use.
2
Q
prevalence of SLI
A
7% of children
3
Q
how to differentiate late talkers as late bloomers or SLI
A
gesture use family history receptive language severity of delay age of diagnosis
4
Q
Why are many children with Specific Language Impairment misdiagnosed as having Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A
may be socially impaired as a secondary consequence of their difficulty of forming language
5
Q
boys are girls more likely to have sli?
A
boys
6
Q
Why is age at diagnosis so important to treatment outcomes?
A
sensitive period for language, late intervention will be less effective and cause child to develop secondary problems
