Citation

Way I, Yelsma P, Van Meter AM, Black-Pond C. Lang. Speech Hear. Serv. Sch. 2007; 38(2): 128-139.

Affiliation

School of Social Work, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5354, USA. ineke.way@wmich.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, American Speech and Hearing Association)

DOI

10.1044/0161-1461(2007/013)

PMID

17428959

Abstract

PURPOSE: This article reviews the construct of alexithymia and its relationship to language impairment. METHOD: The article includes a review of the literature on emotional competence, trauma effects, alexithymia, and language impairment; summarizes tools to assess alexithymia; and provides an intervention framework. IMPLICATIONS: Understanding the relationship of emotional competence and language impairment may provide a new perspective for speech-language pathologists who are serving children with language and socioemotional impairments.

Language: en