Although neuropsychological localization constitutes the principal approach to the study of language disorders, there is reason to think it may not be entirely correct. Recent anatomical studies suggest that cognitive brain functions do not localize to precise anatomical locations. Connectionist (parallel distributed processing) approaches to the study of language, which emphasize the distribut...

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Background Progressive selective deterioration of language is caused by cerebral lesions involved in processes of language elaboration and is characteristic of several forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Frontemporal dementia (FTD), that are neurodegenerative dementia and epidemiologically relevant. AD language disturbances are characterized by difficulties in word selection:...

Abstract Analysing language characteristics and understanding their dynamics is the key for a successful intervention by speech therapists (SLT). Thus, this review aims to investigate possible overlap in development shared autism spectrum disorders (ASD), specific impairment (SLI) social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SPCD). The sources of work were PubMed, PsycInfo SciELO databases, as we...

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Background: co-occurrence of oral language disorders and enuresis in children. Aim: to identify and analyze the relationship between instances of oral language disorders and enuresis in children. Method: clinical, quantitative and qualitative study, with a descriptive/interpretative outline, presented through two distinct situations. "Situation 1" refers to a group of 120 children between 3:0 a...

Background: Syntax has a high importance among linguistic parameters and the prevalence of syntax deficits is relatively high in children with language disorders. As such, independent examination of syntax in language development is of paramount importance. In this regard, Iranian language pathologists are faced with the lack of standardized tests. The present study aimed to determine the most ...