On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments
Abstract The terms Language Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Language-based learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disorder, and Specific Learning Disability are commonly used to describe children struggling to learn at school. In this position paper, the definitions and distinctio...
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| description | Abstract The terms Language Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Language-based learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disorder, and Specific Learning Disability are commonly used to describe children struggling to learn at school. In this position paper, the definitions and distinctions between these terms are discussed, and key overlaps and differences described. Although often used interchangeably, Specific Learning Disorder and Specific Learning Disability are not synonymous. Based on current definitions, both children with DLD and children with Specific Learning Disorder could be classified as having a Specific Learning Disability in the educational setting. In educational settings, children with DLD may additionally be identified using terms such as Language Impairment, Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN), and others. Despite the problematic overlap in the names Specific Learning Disorder and Specific Learning Disability, one advantage of the latter term is the acknowledgement that many skills underlying academic learning are language-based thereby capturing the disability experienced by children with language or academic learning disorders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-87be1c31e31448ca94f5e9967b986a662024-04-07T11:27:44ZengSpringerDiscover Education2731-55252024-03-013111110.1007/s44217-024-00112-yOn the many terms for developmental language and learning impairmentsLisa M. D. Archibald0School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Western OntarioAbstract The terms Language Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Language-based learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disorder, and Specific Learning Disability are commonly used to describe children struggling to learn at school. In this position paper, the definitions and distinctions between these terms are discussed, and key overlaps and differences described. Although often used interchangeably, Specific Learning Disorder and Specific Learning Disability are not synonymous. Based on current definitions, both children with DLD and children with Specific Learning Disorder could be classified as having a Specific Learning Disability in the educational setting. In educational settings, children with DLD may additionally be identified using terms such as Language Impairment, Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN), and others. Despite the problematic overlap in the names Specific Learning Disorder and Specific Learning Disability, one advantage of the latter term is the acknowledgement that many skills underlying academic learning are language-based thereby capturing the disability experienced by children with language or academic learning disorders.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-024-00112-yDevelopmental language disorderSpecific learning disabilityLearning disabilitySpecific learning disorder |
| spellingShingle | Lisa M. D. Archibald On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments Discover Education Developmental language disorder Specific learning disability Learning disability Specific learning disorder |
| title | On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| title_full | On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| title_fullStr | On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| title_full_unstemmed | On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| title_short | On the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| title_sort | on the many terms for developmental language and learning impairments |
| topic | Developmental language disorder Specific learning disability Learning disability Specific learning disorder |
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