| Language development in Down syndrome: from the prelinguistic period to the acquisition of literacy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17910087 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Down syndrome (DS) is associated with abnormalities in multiple organ systems and a characteristic phenotype that includes numerous behavioral features. Language, however, is among the most impaired domains of functioning in DS and, perhaps, also the greatest barrier to independent meaningful inclusion in the community. In this article, we review what is known about the extent, nature, and correlates of the language and related problems of individuals with Down syndrome. In doing so, we focus largely on the syndrome-specific features of the language phenotype, although we also consider within-syndrome variation. The review focuses on the prelinguistic foundations of language and the major components of language (i.e., vocabulary, syntax, and pragmatics). We also consider two topics in the treatment and education of individuals with DS: prelinguistic communication intervention and the acquisition of literacy skills. |
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Authors:
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Leonard Abbeduto; Steven F Warren; Frances A Conners |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews Volume: 13 ISSN: 1080-4013 ISO Abbreviation: Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-08 Completed Date: 2008-04-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9517974 Medline TA: Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 247-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA. Abbeduto@waisman.wisc.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Child, Preschool Down Syndrome / physiopathology, psychology* Humans Language* Language Development* Mental Retardation* Phenotype Verbal Learning |
| Grant Support | |
ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P30 HD002528/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; P30 HD00352/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R01 HD04356/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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