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Grammatical constructions in Cri du chat syndrome--findings from a case study.
1Department of Linguistic and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. k.e.kristoffersen@iln.uio.no
Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
|December 17, 2009
Summary
This case study examines the syntactic skills of a girl with Cri du chat syndrome (CCS). Findings reveal specific strengths and weaknesses in her grammatical development, informing future research and speech therapy.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Developmental Psychology
- Genetics
Background:
- Limited research exists on grammatical skills in individuals with Cri du chat syndrome (CCS).
- Speech and language therapists require more knowledge to support individuals with CCS.
- This study focuses on syntactic development within the framework of construction grammar.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old Norwegian girl with CCS was studied over 4 months.
- A corpus of 552 utterances was collected via diary entries.
- Analysis included MLU, argument structure, complex utterances, auxiliaries, word order, omissions, and prefabricated units.
Findings:
- The study identified specific strengths and weaknesses in the participant's syntactic skills.
- Deviant word order patterns and omissions were noted.
- Analysis provided detailed insights into the diversity of argument structure constructions used.
Implications:
- Results provide a foundation for future research on grammatical skills in CCS.
- Findings can inform tailored speech and language therapy interventions for individuals with CCS.
- This case study highlights the importance of detailed syntactic analysis in rare genetic syndromes.
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