Secondary Language Impairment

Language Disorders Overview

I. Types of Language Impairments

• A. Primary Language Impairment

• B. Secondary Language Impairment

  • 1. Caused by sensory factors (e.g., hearing loss)

  • 2. Caused by cognitive impairments (e.g., Intellectual Developmental Disability - IDD)

  • 3. Caused by brain injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injury, lesion, tumor)

II. Example of Secondary Language Impairment

• A. Dysphasia

  • Affects production and comprehension of spoken language

  • Impacts all four modalities of language (speaking, listening, reading, writing)

III. Special Populations

• A. Coexisting Language Impairments with Other Disorders

  • 1. Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

  • 2. Down Syndrome

  • 3. Visual Impairment

  • 4. Hearing Impairment

  • 5. Auditory Processing Disorder

  • 6. Traumatic Brain Injury

  • 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • 8. Social Communication Disorder

Conclusion

• Language impairments in these populations are considered secondary due to their coexistence with other disorders.