[Language evaluation in children with bilateral cerebrovascular disease: study of two cases]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Neurology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

• Bilateral cerebrovascular disease (CVD) can impact neurodevelopment in children.
• Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing acquired neurological conditions.
• Understanding the long-term effects of CVD on language development is essential.

Observation:

• Two pediatric cases with bilateral cerebrovascular disease (CVD) were assessed using phonoaudiological and neurological evaluations.
• Audiologic Assessment, Protocol for Infant Language Assessment, and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test were employed.
• Clinical and imaging confirmed CVD in the acute phase.

Findings:

• One child demonstrated complete recovery from acquired language disturbance.
• The second child exhibited subtle alterations in language and learning processes.
• Individualized, quantitative, and qualitative analysis is critical for accurate assessment.

Implications:

• Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) outcomes in children necessitate tailored therapeutic approaches.
• Early phonoaudiological intervention can mitigate long-term language deficits.
• Further research is needed to elucidate the varied impacts of pediatric CVD on cognitive and linguistic development.