More commonly, childhood aphasia is developmental or congenital. In this instance, children are born with the problem that arises during the language development process. The term developmental aphasia can be used when there is not neurological evidence of specific brain dysfunction. The diagnosis is based entirely on the presence of language, cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Childhood aphasia is characterized by echolalia, perseveration, poor attention, hyperactivity, poor eye contact, and difficulty understanding simple yes/no questions.
A Developmental Aphasia Program is designed for children from 2 to 6 years old who are experiencing difficulty with receptive and expressive language skills. |
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