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Language development from six to twelve.

G B Landman1

  • 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.