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The impact of nonverbal ability on prevalence and clinical presentation of language disorder: evidence from a population study

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2016 · Vol. 57(11) · pp. 1247–1257
Courtenay NorburyDebbie GoochCharlotte WrayGillian BairdTony CharmanEmily SimonoffGeorge VamvakasAndrew Pickles

Abstract

At school entry, approximately two children in every class of 30 pupils will experience language disorder severe enough to hinder academic progress. Access to specialist clinical services should not depend on NVIQ.

Language Development and DisordersReading and Literacy DevelopmentStuttering Research and TreatmentPopulationPsychologySpecific language impairmentNonverbal communicationLanguage delayClinical psychologyPsychiatryPediatricsMedicineDevelopmental psychology

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Child, PreschoolEnglandFemaleHumansIntelligenceLanguage DisordersMalePrevalence

Funding

  • Wellcome
  • King’s College London
  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • Wellcome Trust
  • National Institute for Health and Care Research
  • King's College London
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