Citation

Maggio V, Grañana NE, Richaudeau A, Torres S, Giannotti A, Suburo AM. J. Child Neurol. 2014; 29(2): 194-202.

Affiliation

1Clínica CLASE de Neuropsicología, Hospital Universitario Austral, Pilar, Argentina.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0883073813509886

PMID

24272522

Abstract

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 Withdrawn was the most frequently found syndrome in preschool children, whereas anxious/depressed and social problems were the most frequent in older children.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.

Language: en