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Language disorder - expressiveDefinition Return to top
Developmental expressive language disorder is a disorder in which a child has lower-than-normal proficiency in vocabulary, the production of complex sentences, and recall of words.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
Approximately 3 to 10% of all school-age children have expressive language disorder. The causes of this disorder may vary, or may be unknown. Cerebral damage and malnutrition may cause some cases -- perhaps in combination with genetic factors.
Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
Standardized expressive language and non-verbal intellectual tests should be conducted if an expressive language disorder is suspected. Testing for other learning disabilities may also be needed.Treatment Return to top
Language therapy is the best method to remedy this type of disorder. The goal of this therapy is to increase the number of phrases a child can use. This is done by using block-building techniques and speech therapy.Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The degree of recovery depends on the severity of the disorder. With reversible factors like vitamin deficiencies, there may be nearly full recovery.
Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
Parents who are concerned about a child's language development should have the child tested.Prevention Return to top
Good nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood and prenatal care may help. Other methods of prevention are unknown. Update Date: 5/11/2004 Updated by: Samuel Blackman, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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