Since 2021, aggregated from related topics
Specific Language Impairment (SLI) refers to a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in language acquisition and use, despite normal intelligence and hearing abilities. Children with SLI may have trouble understanding and producing spoken language, as well as difficulties with grammar, vocabulary, and verbal memory. SLI is believed to have a genetic component and can have significant effects on a child's academic and social development. Treatment for SLI typically involves speech therapy and language intervention programs tailored to the individual needs of each child.