SeeHearSpeak Podcast
Episode 23 - SLI vs DLD, misconceptions about SLI, early identification of SLI, and the genetics of SLI with Mabel Rice
Jan 6, 2020
Guest Mabel Rice discusses misconceptions about SLI, early identification, and genetics. Topics include nuances between SLI and DLD, using apps for language assessment, emotional struggles in the IEP process, and exciting projects in reading instruction.
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Quick takeaways
- Early identification of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is crucial for tailoring effective interventions based on specific language deficits.
- Genetic factors, alongside environmental and neurobiological differences, play a significant role in the development of language impairments.
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Understanding the Difference Between Specific Language Impairment, Developmental Language Disorder, and Non-Specific Language Impairment
Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is a communication disorder affecting language skills in children without hearing loss or intellectual disabilities. Non-Specific Language Impairment encompasses children with lower nonverbal IQs. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) includes children with no known biomedical etiology but risks of neurobiological or environmental factors.
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