Language disorders in children: classification and clinical syndromes. Pediatr Clin North Am 2007 Jun;54(3):437-67, v
Date
06/05/2007Pubmed ID
17543904DOI
10.1016/j.pcl.2007.02.014Scopus ID
2-s2.0-34249722593 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 32 CitationsAbstract
This article reviews the normal pattern of language development in infants and young children. Classifications of childhood language disorders are presented and common clinical syndromes are described. Etiologic and comorbid factors associated with the development of language disorder are discussed in relation to current understanding of genetic and neuroanatomic aspects of brain development. Finally, the long-term outcome of individuals with childhood-onset language disorders is discussed.
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Simms MDMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ApraxiasArticulation Disorders
Child
Child, Preschool
Communication Disorders
Hearing Disorders
Humans
Infant
Language Development Disorders
Male
Prognosis
Psychomotor Disorders
Social Environment
Verbal Behavior