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Language and communication development in Down syndrome.

Joanne E Roberts1, Johanna Price, Cheryl Malkin

  • 1Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 28599-8180, USA. joanne_roberts@unc.edu

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews
|February 28, 2007
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Individuals with Down syndrome often experience speech and language deficits. This research reviews their language development across the lifespan and suggests intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Down syndrome is associated with cognitive and physical characteristics, impacting communication.
  • Individuals with Down syndrome frequently exhibit speech and language impairments, affecting intelligibility and language production.
  • Key areas include hearing and oral motor skills, crucial for communication development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review language and communication development in individuals with Down syndrome.
  • To examine developmental trajectories across different life stages, from infancy to adulthood.
  • To identify specific language domains affected and suggest targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of research on Down syndrome language development.

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  • Analysis of communication behaviors in prelinguistic, childhood, adolescent, and adult stages.
  • Categorization of language development across phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics.

    • Main Results:

    • Language development in Down syndrome shows variability but commonly includes deficits in production and syntax.
    • Specific challenges are noted in phonology (speech intelligibility) and semantics.
    • Developmental patterns persist into adulthood and aging, necessitating ongoing support.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the nuances of Down syndrome language development is vital for effective support.
    • Intervention strategies should be tailored to address specific linguistic deficits across the lifespan.
    • Further research is needed to refine interventions and support lifelong communication competence.