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What age do children with DLD typically start experiencing more noticeable difficulties with language complexity, such as understanding humor?
What age do children with DLD typically start experiencing more noticeable difficulties with language complexity, such as understanding humor?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of DLD?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of DLD?
What is a potential reason why children with DLD may have better pragmatics earlier on?
What is a potential reason why children with DLD may have better pragmatics earlier on?
Why might children with DLD experience more difficulties with word learning?
Why might children with DLD experience more difficulties with word learning?
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What is one reason why children with DLD may experience more difficulties in school compared to their peers?
What is one reason why children with DLD may experience more difficulties in school compared to their peers?
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Study Notes
DLD/SLI Predictors
- Behavior problems, peer problems, emotional difficulties, and poor socio-emotional functioning and social cognition are predictive indicators of DLD/SLI.
Language Development in DLD/SLI
- Early language abilities in pragmatics are relatively favorable, potentially due to a difference in language, not just pragmatic abilities (as compared to ASD).
- Challenges arise as language complexity increases (e.g., understanding humor), particularly during school years.
- Intentionality, less reliant on spoken language, persists.
- Deficits in pragmatics, morphosyntax, and semantics are linked to reduced language skills.
- Working memory deficits hinder word learning (and smaller unit acquisition).
Developmental Stages of DLD/SLI
Age 3
- Pre-school entry is often the starting point.
- Higher single-word usage is observed.
- Difficulties in recognizing and expressing emotions are evident.
- Theory of Mind (ToM) development is delayed (emerges around age 4).
Age 6
- Elementary school entry marks a crucial stage.
- Slowed development is evident.
- Compared to peers with typical language development (TDL), children with DLD exhibit poorer academic performance, fewer social relationships, less independence, elevated experiences of neglect/bullying, and worse employment prospects.
- Difficulty detecting language patterns is a significant challenge.
- Segmentation and fast mapping (rapid language acquisition) struggles are frequent.
- Continued ToM delays persist.
Age 10
- The "reading to learn" stage amplifies challenges.
- Increased reading/writing demands in school significantly impact DLD.
- More diagnoses emerge as academic expectations escalate, and difficulties become pronounced.
- Vague language skills are often noted.
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Description
Explore the predictors of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Specific Language Impairment (SLI), alongside critical aspects of language development stages. Understand how behavior problems and emotional difficulties manifest and their impact on language skills. This quiz delves into the complexities of language development and the challenges faced during early stages.
