The Genetics of Speech and Language
Abstract
Without instruction, most children master the complexities of spoken language by the age of 6 or 7 years. About 5% of apparently healthy children, however, struggle to acquire basic competence in one or more aspects of spoken language and are classified as having specific language impairment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Language Development and Disorders
Stuttering Research and Treatment
Williams Syndrome Research
Publication details
- Pages
- 381–384
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter