Specific Language Impairment 2 C1847605
A language development disorder affecting speech and comprehension. May persist into adulthood with therapy.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Delayed speech development
(neurologic)Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Limited vocabulary
(neurologic)Difficulty with grammar
(neurologic)Reduced expressive language
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Exercise prescription and weight management
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Language-rich home environment
Structured daily activities incorporating reading, conversation, and language games to stimulate language development in natural settings.
Individualized speech and language therapy
Professional therapy sessions targeting specific language domains including vocabulary, grammar, pragmatics, and comprehension through evidence-based techniques.
Additional treatment options
Comprehensive language assessment battery
Standardized evaluation of receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language abilities to guide intervention planning and track progress.
procedurePeriodic language development monitoring
Regular reassessment of language milestones and academic progress to adjust intervention strategies and support services.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Specific Language Impairment 2 C1847605?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Bishop DVM, Snowling MJ, Thompson PA, Greenhalgh T. CATALISE Consortium criteria for identifying children with developmental language disorder. J Child Lang. 2022.
Leonard LB, Weismer SE, Miller CA, Francis DJ, Tomblin JB, Kail RV. Specific language impairment and the cognitive bases of grammatical morphology. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2019.
Riches NG, Loucas T, Baird G, Simonoff E, Pickles A, Charman T. Non-word repetition and vocabulary in children with specific language impairment and autism. Int J Lang Comm Dis. 2020.
Tomblin JB, Records NL, Buckwalter P, Zhang X, Smith EA, O'Brien M. Prevalence of specific language impairment in kindergarten children. J Speech Hear Res. 2021.
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