children s health issues
Communication Disorders in Children
Language disorders
The ability to use, understand, or express language can be reduced in otherwise healthy children (called specific language impairment). Thus, the ability to communicate is greatly impaired, limiting educational, social, and vocational opportunities. This disorder occurs in about 5% of children and is more common among boys. Abnormal genes appear to play a role in many cases. Alternatively, language problems can develop because of another disorder, such as a Overview of Head Injuries , Some children appear to recover on their own. Others need language therapy. 