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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Existing research indicates a link between language disorders and problem behaviors.
  • Methodological variations across studies have hindered definitive conclusions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the impact of language disorders on problem behaviors in children and adolescents (0-18 years).
  • To explore how informant type, age, and behavior type moderate this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, EBSCO, and ProQuest.
  • Meta-analysis included 47 articles comparing children with and without language disorders on problem behavior measures.

Main Results:

  • Children with language disorders showed significantly higher problem behavior ratings (g = 0.43).
  • The disparity in problem behaviors increased with age (increase of 0.06 per year).

Conclusions:

  • Children with language disorders exhibit elevated rates of problem behaviors compared to typically developing children.
  • This behavioral difference is more pronounced in older children, underscoring the developmental impact of language deficits.