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A late talker is a toddler experiencing late language emergence (LLE), [2] [3] which can also be an early or secondary sign of an autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental disorders, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability, social communication disorder, or specific language impairment.
In human development, muteness or mutism [1] is defined as an absence of speech, with or without an ability to hear the speech of others. [2] Mutism is typically understood as a person's inability to speak, and commonly observed by their family members, caregivers, teachers, doctors or speech and language pathologists.
These gestures are taught in conjunction with speech to hearing children, and are not the same as a sign language. [4] Some common benefits that have been found through the use of baby sign programs include an increased parent-child bond and communication, [5] decreased frustration, [5] and improved self-esteem for both the parent and child. [6]
Social Communication Disorder is marked by difficulties in being able to communicate appropriately, following rules for conversation (such as taking turns talking), understanding things that are not explicitly said, and understanding non-literal language. All of these disorders disturb one's ability to communicate with others significantly and ...
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Many children or adults with selective mutism have some auditory processing difficulties. About 20–30% of children or adults with selective mutism have speech or language disorders that add stress to situations in which the child is expected to speak. [19] In the DSM-4, the term “elective mutism” was changed to “selective mutism.”
Children often use private speech during creative and imaginative play. [12] For instance, children often talk to themselves when playing imaginative and pretend games. Private speech is related to more creative play – the more frequently children engage in private speech, the more creative, flexible, and original thought they display. [12]
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