10 Questions
What is a characteristic of language development in individuals with Down Syndrome?
Delayed onset of babbling around 2 months
In individuals with Down Syndrome, what is more impaired than other cognitive functions?
Grammar
What is a notable difficulty in individuals with Down Syndrome's language development?
Impaired joint attention
What is a characteristic of the comprehension ability in individuals with Down Syndrome?
More on par with mental age
At what age do individuals with Down Syndrome typically start using their first words, delayed with respect to their mental age?
Around 24 months
Which syndrome is characterized by low IQ, long, grammatically complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and coherent and complex stories?
Williams Syndrome
Which condition is characterized by impaired social development, delayed language, insistence on sameness, and onset before age 30 months?
Autism
Which condition is characterized by no sensory or cognitive disorder but has difficulty in language development, late production and comprehension, smaller vocabulary, and difficulty in grammar?
Specific Language Impairment
Which group of higher-functioning individuals with a condition shows little interest in people, no preference for mother’s speech, and has difficulty with indirect requests?
Individuals with Autism
Which group of individuals has more improved language abilities compared to Down Syndrome and Autism?
Individuals with Williams Syndrome
Explore the language impairments in individuals with Down Syndrome, focusing on grammar, production deficits, comprehension deficits, delayed babbling onset, and delayed phonological development.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
