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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?
- Age 6
- Age 3
- Age 10 (correct)
- Age 15
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of DLD?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of DLD?
- Peer problems
- Behavior problems
- Strong social skills (correct)
- Emotional difficulties
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?
- They are more likely to receive early intervention.
- They have stronger social skills.
- They have a better understanding of social cues.
- Their language abilities are more developed than their pragmatic skills. (correct)
Why might children with DLD experience more difficulties with word learning?
Why might children with DLD experience more difficulties with word learning?
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?
Flashcards
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Difficulty in understanding and using language, impacting communication, learning, and social skills.
Understanding Humor in DLD
Understanding Humor in DLD
A child with DLD might have trouble understanding humor, especially at school age, due to the increased complexity of language.
DLD Deficits in Language Areas
DLD Deficits in Language Areas
Children with DLD often demonstrate weaknesses in understanding and producing grammatical structures, word meanings, and the social rules of language.
Working Memory and Word Learning in DLD
Working Memory and Word Learning in DLD
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DLD and Literacy
DLD and Literacy
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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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