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Behavior problems in children with specific language impairment.

Verónica Maggio¹, Nora E Grañana, Alba Richaudeau

¹1Clínica CLASE de Neuropsicología, Hospital Universitario Austral, Pilar, Argentina.

Journal of Child Neurology

|November 26, 2013

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Children with specific language impairment often exhibit behavior problems, including anxiety and social issues. Early identification of these behavioral concerns is crucial for timely intervention and support.

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Child Behavior Checklist Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities behavior problems communication language impairment social behavior

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Developmental Psychology
Child Psychiatry
Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

Specific language impairment (SLI) affects language development in children.
Behavioral issues are frequently observed alongside SLI, potentially impacting diagnosis and intervention.
Understanding the co-occurrence of SLI and behavior problems is vital for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and types of behavior problems in children with specific language impairment (SLI).
To examine differences in behavioral syndromes based on age groups (preschool vs. older children) within the SLI population.

Main Methods:

Evaluated 114 children aged 2-7 years with SLI (expressive and mixed receptive/expressive subtypes).
Utilized language developmental tests and behavioral screening scales.
Excluded children with other psychiatric conditions to focus on SLI-related behaviors.

Main Results:

Behavior problems were identified in 54% of children with SLI.
Withdrawn behavior was most common in preschool children.
Anxious/depressed and social problems were most frequent in older children with SLI.

Conclusions:

Behavioral syndromes are highly prevalent in children with SLI, necessitating increased awareness among healthcare providers.
Co-occurring anxiety, depression, social isolation, and externalizing behaviors can complicate SLI identification.
Addressing behavioral issues in conjunction with language deficits can enhance the effectiveness and timeliness of interventions for children with SLI.