Språkhemming
Språkhemming is a term used to describe significant difficulties in language development, use, or processing that are not explained by hearing loss, intellectual disability, or insufficient language exposure. It can affect spoken, written, or sign language and may be developmental or acquired later in life. It encompasses problems in receptive language (understanding), expressive language (speaking, vocabulary, grammar), and pragmatic language (social use of language).
Presentation varies, but common signs include a limited vocabulary, difficulty forming grammatically correct sentences, trouble following
Causes and related conditions include developmental language disorder (primary language impairment with no other explanatory condition),
Assessment is typically conducted by a speech-language pathologist and includes standardized tests of receptive and expressive
Management relies on evidence-based speech-language therapy, with targets for vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and pragmatic skills. Interventions