Behavior Problems in Children With Specific Language Impairment

We studied behavior in a group of children with specific language impairment in its 2 subtypes (expressive and mixed receptive/expressive). After exclusion of other psychiatric conditions, we evaluated 114 children of ages 2 to 7 years using language developmental tests and behavioral screening scal...

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Published in:Journal of child neurology 2014-02, Vol.29 (2), p.194-202
Main Authors: Maggio, Verónica, Grañana, Nora E., Richaudeau, Alba, Torres, Silvio, Giannotti, Adrián, Suburo, Angela M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Age
Age Factors
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - complications
Child Behavior Disorders - epidemiology
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Intelligence Tests
Language Development Disorders - complications
Language Development Disorders - epidemiology
Language Tests
Male
Prevalence
Psychological Tests
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Summary:We studied behavior in a group of children with specific language impairment in its 2 subtypes (expressive and mixed receptive/expressive). After exclusion of other psychiatric conditions, we evaluated 114 children of ages 2 to 7 years using language developmental tests and behavioral screening scales. Behavior problems appeared in 54% of the children. Withdrawn was the most frequently found syndrome in preschool children, whereas anxious/depressed and social problems were the most frequent in older children. The high frequency of behavioral syndromes in children with specific language impairment is remarkable and requires the awareness of primary attendants and specialists. Anxiety, depression, social isolation, and aggressive and rule-breaking behavior can obscure identification of the language impairment. Taking into account this relationship would improve the chances of a timely and appropriate intervention.
ISSN:0883-0738
1708-8283
DOI:10.1177/0883073813509886