specific language impairment
[spəˈsɪfɪk ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ɪmˈpeɪrmənt]
nounpl: specific language impairments
transtorno específico de linguagem
1. A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in the acquisition and use of language that cannot be attributed to hearing loss, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or neurological conditions
The child was diagnosed with specific language impairment after comprehensive speech and language testing revealed significant delays in grammar and vocabulary development.
A criança foi diagnosticada com transtorno específico de linguagem após testes de fala e linguagem revelarem atrasos significativos no desenvolvimento da gramática e vocabulário.
2. A developmental language disorder affecting expressive and/or receptive language abilities in children with otherwise typical development
Children with specific language impairment often struggle with verb tenses and sentence structure despite having normal nonverbal intelligence.
Crianças com transtorno específico de linguagem frequentemente têm dificuldade com tempos verbais e estrutura de frases, apesar de terem inteligência não-verbal normal.
Specific language impairment is recognized in both the USA and Brazil as a significant developmental condition requiring intervention. In Brazil, it is increasingly diagnosed in educational and clinical settings, with growing awareness among educators and healthcare professionals. The condition is covered under special education provisions in both countries, though terminology and diagnostic criteria may vary between systems. Early identification and speech-language therapy are considered crucial interventions in both cultures.
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