[Consequences of specific language impairment in children]
L S Chutko1, S Yu Surushkina1, E A Yakovenko1
1Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|June 22, 2018
Summary
Children with a history of specific language impairment (SLI) often experience ongoing cognitive and emotional challenges. These early language difficulties can predict later attention, behavioral, and learning issues.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Specific Language Impairment (SLI) affects expressive speech development in young children.
- Long-term cognitive and emotional outcomes for children with SLI require further investigation.
- Early SLI diagnosis and intervention are crucial for addressing developmental trajectories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate cognitive and emotional disorders in primary school-aged children with a history of SLI.
- To identify the prevalence of specific neurodevelopmental conditions in this cohort.
- To understand the predictive role of SLI in the development of other neuropsychiatric disorders.
Main Methods:
- Study included 86 children aged 7-9 years with a prior diagnosis of SLI (expressive speech disorder).
- Participants underwent comprehensive neurological examinations.
- Psychological and psychometric assessments were utilized to evaluate cognitive and emotional status.
Main Results:
- 19.8% of children retained moderate expressive speech disorder symptoms.
- Organic asthenic disorder was present in 53.4% of cases.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) manifestations occurred in 24.4%, and school skill formation disorders in 32.5%.
Conclusions:
- Specific Language Impairment (SLI) significantly contributes to cognitive, emotional, and regulatory disorders.
- SLI serves as a potential predictor for the development of subsequent neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Early identification and management of SLI are essential for mitigating long-term developmental impacts.
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