Do parent-reported early indicators predict later developmental language disorder? A Raine Study investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions. Due to variable rates of language growth in children under 5 years, the early identification of children with DLD is challenging. Early indicators are often outlined by speech pathology regulatory bodies and other developmental services as evidence to empower caregivers in the early identification of DLD.

Aims

To test the predictive relationship between parent-reported early indicators and the likelihood of children meeting diagnostic criteria for DLD at 10 years of age as determined by standardized assessment measures in a population-based sample.

Methods

Data were leveraged from the prospective Raine Study (n = 1626 second-generation children: n = 104 with DLD;

SUBMITTER: Calder SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952803 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature