Developmental Language Disorder

A series of flashcards covering key concepts and terminology related to Developmental Language Disorder as discussed in the lecture.

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

A common reason for therapy referral in children, characterized by difficulties in receptive and/or expressive language.

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosis of DLD requires ruling out all other causes of language impairment.

Receptive language

The ability to understand language.

Expressive language

The ability to produce language.

Nonverbal IQ

A measure indicating intellectual capability without the use of verbal communication, crucial for diagnosing DLD.

Social (pragmatic) communication disorder

A condition addressed in DSM-5, relating to difficulties in social aspects of language without meeting criteria for ASD.

Prevalence of DLD

DLD affects approximately 7.5% of children.

Morphosyntax

Primary challenge faced by children with DLD, involving the structure and grammatical components of language.

Causal conjunctions

Words like 'because' and 'if' that indicate relationships between events or conditions, which may be challenging for children with DLD.

Phonological impairments

Difficulties with the sound system of language, commonly associated with DLD.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects 22% of children with DLD.

Phonological awareness

The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in words, critical for reading success.

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language, which can affect children's language development when impaired.

Plurals in African American English (AAE)

An example of AAE that may be misinterpreted as a language disorder if not understood by the diagnosing clinician.

Social interaction in children with DLD

Children with DLD may struggle to enter conversations and maintain topic discussions.

Case studies in DLD

Clinical examinations of individuals like Logan and Zachary that illustrate different challenges and contexts of DLD.