Language Development in Down Syndrome
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What is a characteristic of language development in individuals with Down Syndrome?

  • Rapid phonological development compared to typically developing individuals
  • Intact syntactic development at the age of 12
  • Delayed onset of babbling around 2 months (correct)
  • High IQ level above 50
  • In individuals with Down Syndrome, what is more impaired than other cognitive functions?

  • Pragmatic development
  • Phonological development
  • Grammar (correct)
  • Comprehension
  • What is a notable difficulty in individuals with Down Syndrome's language development?

  • Impaired joint attention (correct)
  • Ease in maintaining a conversational topic over several turns
  • High IQ level
  • Rapid lexical development
  • What is a characteristic of the comprehension ability in individuals with Down Syndrome?

    <p>More on par with mental age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do individuals with Down Syndrome typically start using their first words, delayed with respect to their mental age?

    <p>Around 24 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is characterized by low IQ, long, grammatically complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and coherent and complex stories?

    <p>Williams Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by impaired social development, delayed language, insistence on sameness, and onset before age 30 months?

    <p>Autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Specific Language Impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Individuals with Autism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals has more improved language abilities compared to Down Syndrome and Autism?

    <p>Individuals with Williams Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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