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Language development from six to twelve.

¹Child Development Center, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Northern California, Oakland 94609.

Pediatric Annals

|June 1, 1989

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Elementary school years are crucial for developing language and linguistic skills. Early identification of language challenges by pediatricians can prevent academic and social difficulties.

Area of Science:

Child development
Linguistics
Pediatrics

Background:

Elementary school years are critical for linguistic skill development.
Children progress from basic grammar to complex language understanding and use.
Language difficulties can lead to academic failure and social isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of elementary school years for language acquisition.
To emphasize the role of pediatricians in identifying children with language deficits.
To introduce tools for assessing age-appropriate linguistic skills.

Main Methods:

Review of linguistic development during elementary school.
Discussion of pediatrician's role in early detection.
Mention of specific assessment instruments for physicians.

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Main Results:

Children's syntax, grammar, and expressive skills significantly improve during elementary years.
Language problems in children pose risks for academic and social well-being.
Pediatricians can effectively identify children needing further language assessment.

Conclusions:

Early identification and intervention for linguistic issues are vital.
Pediatricians are well-positioned to screen for language development problems.
Age-appropriate linguistic assessments aid in early detection and support.