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The Language Development Via FOXP2 in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review.

Panpan Chen¹, Zhongying Li¹, Yanfei Li¹

¹Department of Pediatric, Binzhou People's Hospital, Binzhou, Shandong Province, 256600, China.

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The FOXP2 gene is crucial for speech development and is linked to language disorders. Understanding its role aids in managing speech and communication challenges in children.

Keywords:

FOXP2 autism children disease language teacher

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Area of Science:

Developmental Linguistics
Genetics
Pediatric Speech Pathology

Background:

Early childhood education is vital for language development.
Children with language disorders face risks of academic and social challenges.
Difficulties in grammar can impair communication for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the FOXP2 gene's role in childhood language disorders.
To explore management strategies for children's language and communication development.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on FOXP2 gene.
Analysis of language development in early childhood education settings.
Case studies of children with speech and language impairments.

Main Results:

The FOXP2 gene is essential for complex motor control in speech.
Mutations in FOXP2 are associated with childhood apraxia of speech.
Language proficiency is increasingly important for global educational and social integration.

Conclusions:

FOXP2 plays a significant role in speech and language disorders.
Effective management strategies are needed to support children's communication development.