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Language Disorder
Impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbols. May
involve the form of language, the content of language, and/or the function of language in
any combination
Language Delay
Implies that children may have a slow start at developing language, but will eventually
catch up with their peers. Often referred to as "late bloomers" and "slow talkers"
Language Difference
Expressive language that is influenced by cultural and linguistic diversity, including
variations in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
Specific Language Impairment (SPI)
Significant receptive and/or expressive language impairments that cannot be attributed
to any general or specific cause or condition. No obvious perceptual or neurological
disorders and nonverbal intelligence within normal limits.
Wait-and-See Approach
Pediatricians often use this form of treatment when a child is suspected of having a SPI.
If after 6-12 months the child does not make any progress, parent's concerns may be