The impact of expressive language development and the left inferior longitudinal fasciculus on listening and reading comprehension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the first 3-years of life, as the brain undergoes dramatic growth, children begin to develop speech and language. Hallmarks of this progression are seen when children reach developmental milestones, forming the foundation of language. Expressive language milestones, such as the production of a child's first word, are delayed in 5-8% of children. While for some children delays in reaching these milestones are harbingers of developmental disorders, for others expressive language delays appear to resolve. Regardless of whether or not early language skills appear resolved, difficulty with later comprehension is a likely outcome. Whether this heightened risk for poor comprehension differs based on text features, individual characteristics, or receipt of intervention re

SUBMITTER: Del Tufo SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6912995 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature