10 Questions
What is the critical period for acquiring language?
During childhood
What happens after the critical period for language acquisition?
Language acquisition becomes more difficult
Are language abilities intertwined with other cognitive functions?
Yes, but only in certain individuals
What percentage of kindergarten age children are affected by Specific Language Impairment (SLI)?
7-8%
What types of difficulties do children with SLI often have with language?
Difficulty with grammar
Do children with SLI have normal IQ and ability in all other areas?
Yes, they have normal IQ and ability in all other areas
What is the main impairment in children with SLI?
Difficulty with linguistic ability
What are the symptoms of SLI?
Late speech development and difficulty being understood
What is the relationship between SLI and intelligence?
SLI is not related to intelligence
What is the impact of SLI on children's grammar?
SLI causes children to have impaired grammar
The Critical Period and Language Acquisition: Discover the importance of linguistic input within a specific timeframe. Explore the innate ability to acquire language and the impact of the critical period on language development.
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