Language Delays: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Language Delays

Specific Language Impairment Type 2

Outcomes of Early Language Delay: I. Predicting Persistent and Transient Language Difficulties at 3 and 4 Years. [fhi.no]

Specific language impairment (SLI) is a language disorder that delays the mastery of language skills in children who have no hearing loss or other developmental delays. [nidcd.nih.gov]

Speech and language impairments in children. 2000; 4. Moyle J, Stokes SF, Klee T. Early language delay and specific language impairment. [intjsh.com]

Specific Language Impairment 1

If your child has been evaluated by a speech pathologist, you may have heard its other names: developmental language disorder, language delay or developmental dysphasia. [merrill.ku.edu]

Speech and language impairments in children. 2000; 4. Moyle J, Stokes SF, Klee T. Early language delay and specific language impairment. [intjsh.com]

Specific language impairment (SLI) is a language disorder that delays the mastery of language skills in children who have no hearing loss or other developmental delays. [nidcd.nih.gov]

MORM Syndrome

[…] speech and language development Impaired speech development Language delay Language delayed Language development deficit Late-onset speech development Poor language development [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Homepage Rare diseases Search Search for a rare disease Disease definition A rare genetic syndromic intellectual disability characterized by language delay and mild to moderate [orpha.net]

Characteristics What distinguishes Asperger’s Disorder from classic autism are its less severe symptoms and the absence of language delays. [autism-society.org]

Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome

Delayed language development is evident in early childhood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atypical Autism

People with autistic disorder usually have significant language delays, social and communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and interests. [dhss.alaska.gov]

delay that would prevent an Asperger diagnosis The child is similar to a person with Autism but symptoms began at a late age The child has many symptoms of Autism but has [brainbalancecenters.com]

PDD-NOS if he or she falls into the following categories: The child is high-functioning like a person with Asperger syndrome but is experiencing mild cognitive issues and/or language [brainbalancecenters.com]

Familial Developmental Dysphasia

language disorder; Moderate receptive language delay; Receptive developmental language delay; Receptive language delay; Receptive language delay, mild; Receptive language [icd10data.com]

View/Print Table TABLE 2 Causes of Speech Delay Mental retardation Hearing loss Maturation delay (developmental language delay) Expressive language disorder (developmental [aafp.org]

Speech and language delay Speech and language developmental delays are often prevalent in children with developmental disabilities. [healthofchildren.com]

Asperger Syndrome

Children with other autism spectrum disorders may have a significant language delay and variations in IQ. [news-medical.net]

delays, and often have well developed language skills and normal to above average intelligence. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

That's not a problem because those who have the language delay often continue to have signs of autism. [doi.org]

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 7

[…] speech and language development Deficiency of speech development Delayed language development Delayed speech Delayed speech acquisition Delayed speech development Impaired [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Speech and language delay Speech and language difficulties Speech delay [ more ] 0000750 EEG abnormality 0002353 Generalized myoclonic seizures 0002123 Global developmental [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Serous Otitis Media

These children may be at risk for language delays that have been suspected of causing later language problems. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

delays. [pthearingcenter.com]

Any language delay should be promptly treated with a home language stimulation program and, in more extreme cases, there should be a consideration of hearing aid use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Smith-Magenis Syndrome

delays, psychomotor and growth retardation, and a 24-hour sleep disturbance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and expressive language delays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] development Language development deficit Language delayed Language delay Impaired speech development Impaired speech and language development Delayed speech development Delayed [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Autism

We report a 9-year-old girl, referred to our department for her behavioural problems and language delay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

delay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

People with autistic disorder usually have significant language delays, social and communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and interests. [dhss.alaska.gov]

48,XXXY Syndrome

Speech and language delay Speech and language difficulties Speech delay [ more ] 0000750 Facial asymmetry Asymmetry of face Crooked face Unsymmetrical face [ more ] 0000324 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Trisomy X Syndrome

» Speech and language delays are other symptoms of triple X. Many with triple X have learning disabilities, involving reading and difficulty with speech and language. [healthline.com]

Mental issues that sometimes come with Trisomy X, including speech and language delays, learning disabilities, and poor language comprehension, would all effect a child’s [disabilitysecrets.com]

Females with triple X syndrome are sometimes taller than average and have an increased risk of learning disabilities and delayed speech and language skills. [humpath.com]

Ring Chromosome 22

For most children with 22q Deletion Syndrome, expressive language delays are more severe than receptive language delays. [smartspeechtherapy.com]

Molecular characterisation of a ring chromosome 22 in a patient with severe language delay: a contribution to the refinement of the subtelomeric 22q deletion syndrome P De [jmg.bmj.com]

Childhood Schizophrenia

Early signs and symptoms The earliest indications of childhood schizophrenia may include developmental problems, such as: • Language delays • Late or unusual crawling • Late [omicsonline.org]

Language delays Children learn to talk at different rates, but if a child isn’t speaking within several weeks of the average communication age, consider talking to your pediatrician [healthcentral.com]

22q11.2 Duplication Syndrome

[…] speech development Language delay Language delayed Language development deficit Late-onset speech development Poor language development Speech and language delay Speech and [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Most individuals have moderate to severe speech and language delay. [portal.bsc.gwu.edu]

However, because of significant and persistent early language delay, referral for language therapy is recommended at the time of diagnosis. [pubs.asha.org]

XYY Syndrome

Delayed speech acquisition Delayed speech development Impaired speech and language development Impaired speech development Language delay Language delayed Language development [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Signs and symptoms vary widely among affected males and may include being taller than average; an increased risk of learning disabilities and delayed speech and language skills [diseaseinfosearch.org]

The syndrome can be associated with an increased risk of learning difficulties and delayed language skills. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Serous Otitis Media

It’s important to pay attention to hearing problems in young children as these can cause long-term language delays. [healthline.com]

delays. [pthearingcenter.com]

Children with evidence of anatomic damage, hearing loss, or language delay should be referred to an otolaryngologist. [aafp.org]

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

delays Intellectual disability or low IQ Poor reasoning and judgment skills Sleep and sucking problems as a baby Vision or hearing problems Problems with the heart, kidneys [medlineplus.gov]

Shorter-than-average height Low body weight Poor coordination Hyperactive behavior Difficulty with attention and memory Learning disabilities and difficulty in school Speech and language [medlineplus.gov]

Sotos Syndrome

Children with Sotos syndrome often experience developmental delays that may include motor and language delays, as well as mental retardation ranging from mild to severe. [disabled-world.com]

Mental Deficiency: (IQ 40-129) Mean IQ= 78  Expressive language delay  Significant behavioral abnormalities (Due to difficulty in socializing) 8. [slideshare.net]

Nystagmus, strabismus Behavioral disturbance Poor fine motor control Apparent hypertelorism Prominent, pointed chin I.Q. in the normal range Constipation, megacolon Expressive language [disabled-world.com]

Dubowitz Syndrome

Speech and language delay Speech and language difficulties Speech delay [ more ] 0000750 Episodic vomiting 0002572 Facial asymmetry Asymmetry of face Crooked face Unsymmetrical [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome

Speech and language delay Speech and language difficulties Speech delay [ more ] 0000750 Depressed nasal tip Caved in nasal tip Depressed tip of nose Flat nasal tip Flat [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Fragile X Syndrome

[…] impulsive behavior Intellectual disability Speech and language delay Tendency to avoid eye contact Physical signs may include: Flat feet Flexible joints and low muscle tone [nlm.nih.gov]

delay, and enlargement of the ears, head, and testes. [icd9data.com]

Behavior problems associated with fragile X syndrome include: Autism spectrum disorder Delay in crawling, walking, or twisting Hand flapping or hand biting Hyperactive or [nlm.nih.gov]

Klinefelter Syndrome with XY/XXY Mosaic

They may present with hypotonia and show developmental delays in some or all areas (particularly language). [medicalhomeportal.org]

Speech and language delay or difficulties. Attention problems. Mild learning disabilities. [patient.info]

[…] skills), hypotonia Elementary school–aged boys - Language delay (especially expressive language skills), learning disabilities, delayed social development, pervasive developmental [emedicine.medscape.com]

Partial Monosomy 18q

Speech/Language delay Mostly all individuals with 9p deletions have a significant speech and language delay. [9pminus.org]

The might also have seizures, low muscle tone (hypotonia), speech and language delays, obesity, and short stature. [malacards.org]

There is no clinically significant general delay in language (eg, single words used by age 2 years, communicative phrases used by age 3 years). E. [books.google.de]

Schindler Disease

It can range from a more severe presentation with seizures and mental retardation to a less severe form with speech/language delays, a mild autistic-like presentation, and [ismrd.org]

delays or mild autism-like symptoms. [orpha.net]

Manifestations ranges from intellectual impairment, neurological dysfunction and seizures to milder neurological and psychiatric issues such as speech and language delays [repository.innermed.eu]

Klinefelter Syndrome

The school-aged child may present with language delay, learning disabilities, or behavioral problems. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

delays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Most 47,XXY boys have a lag in language skills with mildly delayed expression of single words. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DiGeorge Syndrome

Our observations suggest a phenotype comprised of a borderline to mildly retarded level of intellectual functioning, a language delay, a general deficit in social initiation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This case is unusual in that the patient remained asymptomatic apart from speech and language delay after the first few months of life and presented in adulthood without any [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] comprised of a borderline to mildly retarded level of intellectual functioning, a language delay, a general deficit in social initiation, difficulties with attention/concentration [doi.org]

Chromosome 19q13.11 Deletion Syndrome

Non verbal IQ, 56 O'Roak BJ, et al. (2012) pinto_10_ASD_discovery_cases-case5241_3 Average language (47%ile), no language delay, no epilepsy, right 2-3 toe syndactyly, right [gene.sfari.org]

He has receptive and expressive language delay despite a normal hearing evaluation. [karger.com]

XXXXY Syndrome

Language delayed Language development deficit Late-onset speech development Poor language development Speech and language delay Speech and language difficulties Speech delay [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Most 47,XXY boys have a lag in language skills with mildly delayed expression of single words. [doi.org]

language development Delayed speech Delayed speech acquisition Delayed speech development Impaired speech and language development Impaired speech development Language delay [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]