Executive Function Challenges in Children with Developmental Language Disorder
Author Information
Author(s): Sanhueza Soraya, Urrutia Mabel, Marrero Hipólito
Primary Institution: Facultad de Humanidades y Arte, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Hypothesis
Children with a developmental language disorder (DLD) will demonstrate lower performance in both sustained attention and working memory compared to their typically developing (TLD) peers.
Conclusion
Children with a DLD showed significant deficits in working memory and sustained attention compared to their TLD peers.
Supporting Evidence
- Children with DLD showed significant deficits in working memory accuracy.
- DLD children had poorer sustained attention accuracy despite shorter reaction times.
- Working memory and sustained attention are critical cognitive skills linked to language development.
Takeaway
Kids with a language disorder have a harder time remembering things and paying attention than kids who don't have that problem.
Methodology
The study used two neuropsychological tests to assess working memory and sustained attention in 30 children with DLD and 30 typically developing peers.
Limitations
The study did not measure nonverbal IQ, which could affect the interpretation of results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 30 children with DLD and 30 typically developing peers, aged 4 to 4 years 11 months.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.005
Statistical Significance
p<0.005
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